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HENRY COGGESHALL GLADDING,
PROVIDENCE, R. I.

THE

GLADDING BOOK..

BEING AN

HISTORICAL RECORD

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GENEALOGICAL CHART

OF THE

GLADDING FAMILY,

WITH ACCOUNTS OF

THE FAMILY REUNIONS

OF 1890 AND 1900,

AT BRISTOL, R. I.,

THE GLADDINGS'

AMERICAN ANCESTRAL HOME.

PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY

Menry Coggeshall Sladding,

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

1901.

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INDEX.

TITLE. PAGE.

Contents, 3

Incentive for the Mrst circnlar, 5

Gladding family reunion — the proposition, 9

The committee chosen 11

Circular No. 2 12

The day and the hall 14

The exhibit : portraits, photographs, pictures, etc., 14-15

Badge 15

Coat of arms, 16

Social greeting, ; 17

Dinner, menu, 18

Order of exercises, post prandial, 19

Opening address, by judge Gladding, 20

Address of welcome, b}^ Philip Coyle, president Bristol town council, 24

Remarks by lieutenant governor Wm. T. C. Wardwell 26

Sketch of the Gladding family in Ashtabula co., O., by judge Henry

A. Gladding 27

Address of Henry L. Gladding. Albany. N. Y 29

Poem, "'In the Old Rhode Island Days," by Hezekiah Bntterworth,. . 34

Poem, by Xancy C. Gladding-Beebe 37

Historic Sketch of the seven Johns, 41

'•The New Crusade," 51

Reminiscences of the family, by Annie Waldron Dana. Warren, R. I.. 53
Thirteen reasons for holding a family reunion, by judge Albert F.

Gladding, of Norwich. N. Y., ./.. . . 55

Letters of regret, and telegrams, from Charles F. Gladding F. G.

Sacket, E. J. Gladding. H. T. Coates. Wm. Sheafe Chase, Chas.

T. Cole, Chas. A. Gbidding. W. H. Fish, Nelson A. Gladding.

Mrs. Lydia M. Gladding. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gladding,

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gladding, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson A.

Gladding. Robert R. Gladding 58-64

Biography of Benjamin F. Gladding, 67

Prisoners, 70

Poem, '-Biistol." by Julia Thresher Gladding, 71

The old Gladding house, by Atma B. Manchester, 72

The unhewn stone monument, and inscription 77-78

A quarternary of ••Williams." 81

Poem, by Nancy C. Gladding-Beebe 91

Muse, 92

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Alle<rp<l tacts;.— researclies of IJev. Wasliiii<i:toi) Gladden, of roliim-

bus. Oliio 96

Mary Injrrabam Gladdiiijr ^^^

Allen I. Ghiddinjr. 1 W

Poem. "As Seen from .My Window." by .luliu T. Gladdintr 1"2

Peter Glad(liii<i-; line of descent ; pateinal jri andparents; incident in

C:\pt. Gladding's life 104-106

Peter Gladdinjr : second part, 106

The Providence Gladdinjrs :

def^cendants of Jonathan 2(1. 108

descendants of Natiianiel. senior. 101)

Timothy Gladdinir; John J. and Geor.iie VV.. sons of i:^ Timothy, sr.. 110

Children of John and Lydia. of Tennessee Ill

Benjamin Gladdin*;, Ill

The seven biothers, 112

Gladdinir family leunion Xo. 2 113

Tiie committee, 114

From the Sunday Telegram. 114

Proceedino' at the second I'ennion, I'.iOO 121

Letters, and tel(\urams, from Pliilip H. Coyle. Frank H. Gladding,

Robert A. (.^)ninn. I). P. Giapding, Maiy ('. liennett, Charles S.

Gladding, Theodore O. Carr. Sarah Matilda Tompkins. Mrs.

James H. Goddard. Jlr. and Mrs. Martin (iladding. Mrs. Wm..

H. Easton. Wm. II. Gladding. James F. (iladding. John S.

Gladding. Walter M. Gladding. Nelson A. Gladding. F. G.

Sacket. 122-124

Poem. "Builders of Men." by llezekiah liutlerwortii 124

List of names of those present at second reunion. 127-128

"I'ncle" Henry's autobiography. 129

Preparing this souvenii- 133

(ienealogical chart of the Gladding family in .\merica, A

Genealogical investigations by Allen I. Gladding -^

Signs and abbreviations. Cf

First. Second, Third. Fourth generations G

Fourth and Fifth generations. (r

Sixth generation I

The Joseph branch />

S<vciiih generation. ^^

Bristol family ^^

Seven brothers. -^

William bramb. 0

Jonathan branch ^

Joseph branch Q

Eiglith generation. S

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Bristol branch, S

New Haven, Conn., V

Bristol famil)', ; V

William branch. Y

Jonatiian branch, Z

Timotliy of Jonathan branch, a

Joseph branch, a

Ninth generation, c

Chenango, N. Y., family, c

John branch, c

Descendants of the seven brothers, John branch • e

Albany. N. Y., f

Windsor, Ashtabula co., O.. o-

Bristol family, o-

William branch h

Jonathan branch, h

Joseph branch, i

Tenth generation, j

John branch, ; j

Pennsylvania family, k

California family, k

Descendants of the seven brothers. John branch, k

Ashtabula co., O., 1

Bristol, K. I. , 1

Eleventh generation, 1

John branch, 1

Genealogical Chart, m

Tenth generation, t

Later information, u

The Gladding name in tiie lirst city directorv of Providence, R. I.,.. . . v

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CONTENTS.

The incentive for tiie first circular.

Re-uiiioii )::oposed.

The coriiiiiirtce ("lioseii.

Day and hall described.

The exhibit.

Bad<i;e.s and coat of aims.

Social jfreetinii informal ":atherino:.

Grand dinner — Jiul;,''e Albeit F. Gladdinji' called to preside.

Post-prandial exercises.

Henuu-ks by Jiidue Albert F. Gladding.

Welcome by Philip II. Coyl. jjresident of Bristol tow u conncil.

Remarks by Lient.-Gov. T C. Wardwell.

Sketch of the Gladding- family in Ashtabula Co.. O.. by Henry A. Glad-
diniT. of Windsor. O.

Paper by Henr\' L. Gladdiny, of Albany, N. Y.

Poem. Old Rliode Island Days, by Hezekiah Bntterworth, of Boston,
editor of Youth's Companion.

Poem b\' Nancy C. Giaddiny-Beebe. of Norwich. N. Y.

Historic sketch of the 7 Jolins, by Henry t oii>ieshall Gladding, of Provi-
dence, read by Annie Waldron-Dama.

Reminiscences of the family, by A. Waldion Dama. of Warren.

Historic poetry, by .loini Gladding Ciiase. of Pi-ovidence.

Tliirteen reasons for iiolding a fimiiy reunion, by Judge Albert F. Glad-
ding, of Norwich, N. Y.

Reading letters of regret, by .Miss Wiliielmina E. (Cladding, of Bristol.

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THE INCENTIVE FOR THE FIRST CIRCULAR.

A cause that will unite the descendants of a common ancestor
is commendable. A reunion tends to l)iing about this result inas-
much as it livings together a goodly number of peoi^Ie of one blood,
and bearing the same name. In a gathering of this kind, a pleas-
urable fraternization at once springs up, creates a union and con-
centration of thought and action, and stimulates a laudable pride in
their common name — a desire to elevate each member — to banish, at
least for the present, any unpleasantness that may exist in the fam-
ily. It is a fruitful source for renewing old acquaintances, reviving
former family ties, and also for making i)leasurable new acquaint-
ances, for at such gatherings thev leaiii their true relations one to
another. Grandfather's old bil)le, scraps of poetry, many old let-
ters, and relics that have so quietly rested in the old red chest, well
covered with (bist in the garret, are brought out, and their contents
well studied. Such information, at a reunion, Itronght together by
various members, becomes veiy inteiesting and |)i'otitable, and tends
to unite. '•'•Blood is tliicker than water." "'In union there is
strength."

These matters being so, why should there not be a call sent out
for a reunion of the Gladding family? — and thus give oi)portunitj
for all who wished and could to visit the place and graves of their
ancestors? — the beautiful Narragansett, and view the shores of its
headlands, its numerous islands, bays and harbors, especially Bristol
harlior and town, founded in IG.SO, in which our forefathers took so
lively an interest, l)locked off in eight-acre lots, like a checkcr-l)oar<l
and divided by broad streets eighty feet wide, and designed by the
founders to reach from shore to shore east to west, and north to
south the length of the town. One sees the wisdom and forethought
of those noble minded men on every hand : the many miles of trees

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that wc'iv phinted so many yciirs ago, whose gigantic arms now ^

arcade those broad streets, producing an enchanting scene, with the >

wai-ni rays of the sun phaying hopee]) witii those favored ones who ►

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foi' lon^ stiip> of bright green between tiie carriage drive and tlie
sidewalk. The happy variety of ancient and modern structures, all
well preserved, and suri'ounde(l with nl)undance of vegetation,
closely sh:iven lawns, hammocks and swings, shaded seats, flowers
and fruit, vine covcicd verandas.* meet the eye from every direction.

I would th;it I had tiie wit and wisdom, the time and space, to
do justice to this grand old town, the American ancestral home of
all the Gladdings on this side of the great Atlantic. For here can
be seen, on eveiy hand, the streets, the land tmd water, traces of
their handiwork. No sooner were the Mount Hope lands open to
the white settler than our first ancestor secured lands for a home,
and in KJSO renii)\-eil his family from the Plymouth country, where
he had spent some twenty years of his life in this western world.
Tradition reports he moved his family and all his effects in a small
vessel, and landi'd on the [nojection of rock in the south i)art of tiie
town fonncily calU'it Toint Comfort, and later called the Love Rock.
I think it (piite prol)abh; Mr. (Madding purchased the lands adjacent
to this point. Tiie old (iladding windmill that stood just near the
point, and those lands thereabouts, were owned by the Gladdings all
through the 17th century, and the widow of the late James N. Glad-
ding still owns and occni)ies the central portion of that square. Mr.
John (jladding. the settler, spi'ut the balance of his days there,
(deceased April "iTlh. 1727, aged 85 years.) and so did many of liis
descendants ; the lirst liorn of the live succeeding generations tilled
there their allcjtted days here, and the liristol bniial grounds still
hold their remains.

Those who have removed to various parts must liave alwaj's
maintained a strong love for their native town, and ti'ansmitted the
same to their children. My parents weie both born here. My

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Not so the ^drls ! ,[

For nianv still our homes adorn. >

The onions rare ! >

A Ah3-esl their odorous presence ^

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father Benjamin, son of John G., ray mother Mahitable, danghter of
James Coggeshall, and son of Newly, all of the Nanows. My pa-
rents commenced their mariied life in Bristol 1815. They removed
to central New York where I was horn 1827. There the first twenty
years of my life were spent. Since 1847 I have been a resident of
Rhode Island.

In former years when Bristol wharves were groaning under the
great burden of all manner of merchandise, white winged vessels
went forth to all parts of the world, to return with fresh cargoes of
oil, sugar and molasses, and all manner of merchandise. It was
then the (Jladdings were the more numerous for they were always
most largely identified with maritime interests, as merchants or sail-
ors. With the decline of the shipping interest the Gladdings sought
homes in the west. At the present there are but few families to
bear the name. All these circumstances combined was a strong in-
centive for calling a reunion.

HENRY COGGESHALL GLADDING.

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THE GLADDING FAMILY REUNION-THE PROPOSITION.

Five hundi-etl circulars, prnposiDg a retuiion of the descendants
of Mr. John (iladding, were pi'inteil and ready for circulation in the
early part of 1890. Much e.ire jind labor were taken to get this
circular before every individual throughout the whole country who
was in any wa}- connected with the family by blood or marriage. A
fidl week's time was taken to canvass the city of Providence only.
And every party in any way known to be connected with the family
was personall3' interviewed by tlu writer. In this way a wide range
of names and post otHce addresses was obtained, with other valuable
information concerning the family.

The proposition met with general favor.

[First circular.]

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iRBUNIOI

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Gladdicg Family,

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1890

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To Tin: Descendants of JOHN GLADDING:

John Gladding came to this country about KiGO, wlien a mere
lad, singly and alone. He located in the Plymouth colony and lived
there about twenty years. After the King Phillip war, which opened
the Mount Hope lands to white settlers, he removed thither, with a

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^ wife and four children, and assisted in fonndiiio" tlie town of Bristol.
Tlu'V were one of the first white families. He was one of the 7G
electors at the fn-st town meeting, in September, 16'S1. He was born
in KUO.

It is proposed to hold n reunion of his descendants, in honoi- of
his "irjOth birth-year, the coming 'Tuly or August, at IJristol, the
Gladdings' American ancestral home.

The occasion will not only be a social gathering of kindred and
friends, but will have for an object, as well, the organization of a
Society for the purpose of perpetuating the family name and further
advancing the well kept genealogical records handed down to us b}-
our illustrious ancestors, and the collection of such papers and mate-
rial as relate to the Gladding family.

[We will state, for tlie ii)forin;itii)n of any tiiat may not know, that we
can point out very correctly tiie localiry of the (Iwelliiins and <iraves of the
fn-sr born of seven jfenerations in true sneeession, all residents of Bristol,
and each named Jolin. Any member of tlie familv, and probably anyone
of tlie name of Gladdinii'. who can nivc the name of tlieir i)ar('nts and
jrrand parents, may have tiicir <^enealoyv traced back for two hundred and

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' All bearing the name of Gladding, or those in any way cou-

nected with them by blood or marriage, are urgently and respectfully
invited to participate. At this early date it is impossible to decide
upon an}' exact order of exercises, l)ut it is needless to say they will
be both interesting and enjoyable. (We will venture to sa}' there
will probal)ly be a clambake after the order of our forefathers.)

You are earnestly and respectfully requested to forward your
name at once, to secure further information whenever the final
arrangements are perfected.

It is felt that many re[)resentatives of the family throughout the
country will not fail to liecome interested, and suggestions are both
expected and solicited.

In the issue of this circular it is desired to remeinl)er all, l)ut
man}' omissions will doubtless occur. Any such reported will re-
ceive prompt attention.

II. G. GLADDING.

'J lIoj)pin St., rrovidence, R. I. >

I The circular proposing a reunion was being cordially received.

^ The Hon. F. F, Gladding, meml)er of the Bristol town council, (who

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f is a nieml)er of the Wardwell Lumber Co.. Bristol,) and his sister t
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i' Wilhelmina E. Gladding, (book-keeper in the same concern,) child- ^

^, ren of Capt. John A. C. Gladding whose nnmber in the Gladding y
^ records is 45 of the 8th generation, showed a heart}' interest in the ►
matter. The cousins of Providence, Wairen, Bristol and Newport
were invited to attend a meeting to be held June "28, 1890, at num-
ber 285 P'riendship stieet, Providence, nt the house of cousin Walter
E. Gladding, son of Abraham S. Gladding, of the 7lh generation,
number 101. At this gathering there was a cordial exchange of
thought on the subject, the best manner to proceed, &c. It was de-
cided to a[)point a committee, and to further advance the cause it
was deemed best to have a committee that could represent several
places where a number of Gladdings resided, at least so far as we
knew at that time. The committee was chosen, as follows :

THE COMMITTEE CHOSEN.

Henry L. Gladding, Albany, N. Y. ; number 51 of the 7th generation,
E. F. Gladding, Bristol, R. I. ; son of Capt. J. A. C. Gladding,

number 45 of the 8th generation ;
J. Howard Manchester, Bristol, son of Mary J. Gladding-Manchester,

number 19 of the 7th generation ;
Wilhelmina E. Gladding, Bristol, sister of F. F. Gladding;
William O. Gladding, Newport, son of Peter, number 89 of the 7th

generation ;
Henry Coggeshall Gladding, Providence, number 20, 8th generation,
Benjamin C. Gladding, Providence, 95, 6th generation ;
William H. Gladding, Providence, son of Abraham S., number 101,

7th generation ;
Daniel W. Gladding, Warren, son of Henry W., number 94 of the

7th geneiation.

At a subsequent meeting, held at cousin J. Howard Manchester's

< office, Bristol, H. C. Gladding was chosen chairman. The Circular

< No. 2 was decided on ; also the badge and its formula, the plan for j
i providing a dinner for the occasion, the time and ()lace for holding

|, the reunion, &c.

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REUNION

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Gladdigg Family,

1640

1890

To Tin: I)i:sri:M,ANTs of JOHN (JLADDIXd

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At :i nu'etinji; of (lesccii(liiiits of John Gladdinti. tlie liist (ihiddiiiir
wlio seUlc'(l ill this coiiiUry, hcdd in response to circular niimlter one,
proposing a reunion in honor of his 2o()th l»irth-ye:ir, a eoniniittee
of airangenients was appointed, who are heartily in s^'nipalhy with
the undertakintj;. and coidially invite ;dl beaiing the name of Olad-
<ling, or those in any way connected with tluni by blood <jr maniage,
to partiei|)ate.

For literary entertainment at the reunion we depend wholly upon
the talent in the family. We trust modesty will not deprive the re-
union of any intellectual treat. Being comparatively strangers to
each other, a general invitation is given for contributions in prose (»r
verse, to be read, or for oratory. Music should not be forgotten.
It is hoi)ed none will lie liackward about notifying the committee at
an early date of their willingness to help in this matter. The com-

QTommittcc of ^^vvuujjcmcuts^

BENJAMIN C. GLADDING,
Providence, R. I.

WILLIAM O. GLADDING,
Newport, R. I.

HENRY L. GLADDING,
Albany, N. Y.

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FREDERICK F. GLADDING,
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HENRY C. GLADDING,
Providence, R. I.

WILHELMINA E- GLADDING,
BristoL R. I.

WILLIAM H. GLADDING,
Providence, R. I.

DANIEL W. GLADDING,
Warren, R. I.

J. HOWARD MANCHESTER,
BristoL R. I.

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i mittee should be fully advised, that they may arrange a programme
^ for the day's entertainment.

I Members of the family who, from physical debility, or otherwise,

^. may be unable to attend, are respectt'idly invited to forward letters
or papers to be read on the occasion. Those having letters or
l)apers the product of their ancestors, genealogical family matter,
l)ortraits, or other relics of interest, are requested to bring or send
them. They will be properl}' displayed.

The time and place for the reunion have been fixed for Aug. 27th,
1890, at Bristol, R. I. A dinner will be served in the hall or
grounds wliere the reunion is lield. A neat souvenir badge will also
be provided.

That the committee may know how many to provide for the en-
closed blank is sent for you to till out and retiu-n l)y the 20th of
August, to the chairman of the committee, H. C. Gladding, 9 Hop-
pin street, Providence, R. I.

The badge will be furnished at cost — about 25 cents ; the dinner
will not exceed $1.00.

As the family is quite numerous, and scattered, it is quite possible
that some members bearing other names than Gladding may l)e over-
looked. It is earnestly requested that such names be forwarded to
the committee bj- their friends, in order that there may be as few
omissions as possible.

It is hoped that all who can will avail themselves of the opportu-
nity to visit the beautiful old town of Bristol, the Gladdings' ances-
tral home. The great Humboldt, who had traversed all lands, dwelt
with enthusiasm on Narragansett Bay, calling it the ''Eden of Amer-
ica," and those who are delighted with the celebrated Grecian archi-
pelago find it impossible to withhold their admiration from this
equally enchanting spot, where a dav of great enjoym Mit m ly be
found if all the interest is taken that should be in the matter.

Henry L. Gladding, Albany,
F. F. Gladding, Bristol,

J. Howard Manciikster, "
CommiUee Wilhelmina E. Gladding, "

of Wm. O. Gladding, Newport,

Arrangements. Henry C. Gladding, Providence,
Benjanin C. Gladding, "
Wm. H. Gladding. "

? Daniel AV. Gladding, Warren.

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The badge of tlie eommitlee was ').', by 2}, inches in size, on
scarlet, witli a square one inch wide, in white satin, immediately
under the top binding, and is bound with gold cord. On this square
is i)iinled, in gold letters. Committee of Arrangements, otherwise
the same as the badges of the guests.

The formula of this Coat of Arms and Herald has come down to
this date bv tradition. I arranged it in this form. It raav be wide
of the mark : it might have had more embellishments ; some of the
characters may be in a wrong position ; it ma}' be the doves should
have been represented as at rest, &c.

From my earliest recollection this coat of arms had in it a scol-
lop shell and two doves. This iiiluiination has come down through
the oldest sons to John 1st of the 7th generation, the lion's paw es-
pecially through the Daniel (and Susie Wardwell) (iladding family,
number 5 of the oth generation, and their youngest daughter, Patty,
number 29. (ith generation, who was my wife's mother, to whom I am
indebted for much of my information concerning the family.

The affair may now properh' belong to the maternal side since
all the (iladdings we know of are the direct descendants of Uzell
Wardell, now spelt Wardwell. and this family claims very similar
herald, and the two families have been considerably mixed.

IlENKY C. GLADDING.

LATER INFORMATION.

We think vtirious members of the American Gladding family, who
are interested in heraldic researches, will not only find pleasure but
benefit by a careful study of the following, inasmuch as it proves our
right to the Cavendish family coat of arms.

The following matter was copied from ''Burke's Peerage," p. 400.

DESCRIPTION OF ARMS.

Arms: vSa, lliree l)ucks' heads, cabc^shed, arg.
Crest, a serpent, nowed, i)pr.
Suporless, two bucks, ppr. each wreathei] around the neck with

a cliaplet of roses, alternately arg. and az.
Motto, Cavendo tutus.

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GLADDING

In our copy we begin with that matter relating to Sir John Caven-
dish. Be it not supposed, that their remote ancestors were obscure.

Whether the first of the name who enjoyed the lordship of Caven-
dish, in Suffolk, was, or was not the son of the baronial family of
Germon, whom genealogists have stated to have owned that estate,
it is clearly ascertained that Sir .John Cavendish, who ac(iuired the
lordship of Cavendish Overhall, by his marriage with Alice, daugh-

ter of and heiress of John de Od^ynorscles, was chief justice of the
Court of the King's Bench in 1366-1373-i377. in the 4th Richard II.
(His lordship was elected chancellor of the university of Cambridge,
and next year commissioned, with Robert de Hall, treasurer of Eng-
land, they to suppress a rebellion headed by Wat Taylor, &c., &c.)

It is evident that Burke's Sir John and the Sir John mentioned in
the article or matter found by Dr. W. Gladden, at the British Muse-
um, are one and the same person.

By comparing the above matter from Burke with that in the Glad-
ding Book, pp. 97-9, it will be seen how, and why, we claim Burke's
Sir John in the line of our ancestors.

Burke has several [jages of interesting matter concerning the Cav-
endish family, but he mentions none named Cavendish more lemote
than Sir John, the esq. of king Riehaid II's house, 1366-67-68. He
was born about 1300. There is an evident mistake on page 99. 12th
line, that makes .Sir John's great uncle James ^but 20 years younger
than his grandfather. With date 1305 corrected, say to 1350, all
dates in both articles will fairly agree.

The surname Cavendish began with Sir John's grandfather, and
the surnames Gladesfer, Gladding, and the other similar names, were
first used by Sir John's grandson, and his immediate descendants.

From all these matters and facts appears plainly the blood-
line of descent from the Montpickets. Germons, Cavendish, Glades-
fer and the Gladwin, Gladdon, Gladden, Gladding, Glading, Gladen,
&c. Concerning heraldry, we see no reason why these "Glad" fam-
ilies of this date should not, if they so choose, use the Cavendish
Arms, simply for embellishing their cards, envelopes, monograms, or
matters connected with family reunions, &c.

•Uncle" kENRY.
No. 9, Hoppin St., Providence, R. I.

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SOCIAL GREETING.

The severity of the storm in the early morning prevented many
from taking the first trains. Tliis contracted the day's doings into a
shorter space of time than was desirable. For this or some other
reason all seemed bent on making the most of the time.

With each new ai rival

Thej- gathered aroiiiid the door

And tuned up louder tli.iii bctore.

The scenes that filled the fii)ace of time from the first arrival to
the grand dinner, however, most truly beggars description. One
should have been i)resent to witness and participate in this hearty
and pleasant filial fraternization of this grand comijany of cousins
to fully appreciate this very enjoyable occasion, and comprehend the
good accomplished, for in this gathering kindness and brotherly love
prevailed. Here new faces were seen for the first time ; and many
were the pleasurable acquaintances formed that will last as long as
life shall endure. Here was a gathering where cold, stately formality
had no place, and nnitual filiation became general, and the whole
affair was very animating. Here were the fathers and mothers, the
sisters and the brothers, the cousins, '-their uncles and their aunts,"
gathered together from various |)aits of the country.

Of course many were total strangers, while others were compar-
atively so. A common desire was to know who each was, and where
from, and to what branch of the family they belong, and how con-
nected. In this matter the old genealogical chart played a very im-
portant pai t.

There were none present bearing the name of Gladding who
could not be easily traced directly back to John the settler. Manj'
were eager listeners, while those who could impart knowledge were
full of zeal. Every moment was fully occupied. 1 feel sure all the
parties who were piesent will agree with me in saying this occasion
will long be remembered with pleasure.

The fore part, or informal gathering, was exceedingly amusing.
< The man}' pleasant and quaint expressions, in questions and answers
|; where all were talking, and exceeding social, with the shaking
|; hands, &c., and forming new acquaintances, asking and learning
j' who this or that was, and how connected, and where from, and of
those who had gone to their last resting place, and those still living,

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and who were innrried, and of a thousand and one other matters
in all this ! One listening to this or that little knot would hear such
expressions as, ''Well, now I is that so?" "I never would have
thought it." '•'Why, how much you look like your father 1 (or
mother.") ''Do tell me now !" "Yes ; you don't say so I" "I am so
glad to meet you I" "I never knew that before. Your mother was a
Gladding!" "How much my father would enjoy this I Yes, indeed,
he would." "O. liow I wish So-and-So were here I" ''I think the
Gladding stock is on the rise." ikQ.. &c. One old lady from the
south part of the state said, "Well there, I never knew the Glad-
dings were such good people before. I'm going home and tell my
husband, John Gladding, what a wonderful folks the Gladdings are,
for I never knew it before, and 1 don't believe he does."

THE DINNER.

About 2 p. VI. the doors were thrown open to the banquet hall.
The National Band Orchestra, of Providence, welcomed the guests
with music — "America" —

My country I "tis of thee.
Sweet land of Liberty I
Of tliee we sing.

Gelb & Norton, caterers, of Providence, had prepared for about
two hundred. All)ert F. Gladding, (surrogate judge of Chenango
county, N. Y.,) called the assembly to order, and the Divine blessing
was invoked by Hezekiah Butterworth, (editor of Youth's Compan-
ion.) The cousins weie then invited to partake of the viands spread
l)efore them, of which the following is the

MENU.

Cold Chicken.
Cohl H:im and Tongue.
Kolls. Butter. Pickles.
Chicken Salad.

Lobster Salad.

Variety of Ice Creams. Sherbets.

Assorted Cakes.

Coffee and Lemonade.

Fruit.

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Director of Exercises, Judge Albert F. Gladdinof, of Norwicli, N. Y.
Opening' address, by tlie Director of exercises.

Address of welcome, liy Hon. Philip H. Coyle. president of the Bristol

Town Council.

Music: Piano solo, II Trovatore, Verdi, by Hattie Manchester, grand-
dausfhter of Martha I. number IS, 7th generation.

Remarks by Lieut(>nant Governor Wm. T. C. Wardwell, of Bristol, R. I.

Sketch of the Gladding family of Ashtabula Co., O., by Judge Henry A.

Gladding, of Windsor, O.

Music: Overture. La Flandi-e.

Address by Henrj' L. Gladding, of Albany, N. Y.

Poem. Old Rhode Island Days, by Ilezekiah Butterworth. of Boston, editor
of Youths' Companion, grandson of Susan, number 2S, Gth generation.

Poem, by Nancy C. Gladding-Beebe, of Norwich, N. Y.

Historic sketch of the 7 Johns, by Henry Coggeshall Gladding-, read by
Mrs. Annie Waldron-Dana, of Warien.

Music: March, Philadelfus.

Poetry, by John Gladding Chase, son of Lucretia, number 11, Gth gener-
ation.

Reading letters of regret, by Wilhelmina E. Gladding, of Bristol.

Thirteen reasons for holding a Reunion, by Judge Albert F. Gladding.

Music: Auld lang s^'ue, sung by the entire assemblage of cousins.

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OPENING ADDRESS, BY JUDGE GLADDING.
Ladies and Oknti.emen, Relatives and Kindred :

I acknowledge 1113' appreciation of the disliuclion and honor of
being selected to preside over this assembly, so largelj' representa-
tive of the Gladding farail}'.

It has been suggested to aie that in starting the literary part of
this feast — ''The feast of reason and flow of soul." — that it should
be done b}- a short speech from your chairman.

I enter upon the performance of the duty assigned me with trepi-
dation and yet with that obedience expected from the younger child
of a large family when commanded by the older members.

There are many serious thoughts and suggestions, engendered by
this interesting occasion which will, doubtless, upon due reflection,
take sufflcientl}' definite form to admit of expression ; but for the
present I will only dare to give utterance to those lesser and lighter
ideas which naturally, — after a good dinner, — bubble up to the sur-
face of the well-spring of thought, expecting that those more worthy
of deliverance, will take possession when we are carrying away with
us the remembrance of this meeting, and this dinner, and its attend-
ant inspirations, and when memory is struggling to recall the faces
which we have met here, and were glad to meet, but may never meet
again. And when we part I trust we will all take with us a senti-
ment akin to tliat found in a line from the poet Burns.
••To live ill hearts ye leave behind is not to die.'"

Before proceeding further I wish to express an o[)inion, which I
believe will be found universal among us, viz., that our unstinted
giatitude is due to those among us who conceived the idea of this
reunion, and worked it up with unflagging zeal, much labor and
doubtless considerable expense: and also to the committee of
arrangements who have so well cont lived to make us all comfortable
and happy, and to crown this affair with that success which it would
be impossible, at this stage, to take from it. .[,

I shall be glad to entertain a motion, before we separate express- |
ive of our thanks to those to whom we arc so much indebted for the >
i>leasure of this occasion.

I have an Aunt who lives with me and who bears the honored *
name of Gladding, by virtue of having been the wife, now the j2

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widow, of my late Uncle, John A. Gladding of Albany-, N. Y. ; and

this Annt claims to have considerable knowledge as to the peculiari-

^ ties and characteristics of our clan, derived from the life which she

"' has passed with us. I have heard her state, (as though it were an

indisputable proposition,) that there was never a Gladding yet but

what was cross when he was hungry, and that the surest way to

. reach the heart of a Gladding was via. the palate and the stomach ;

that she became imbued with this idea when she lived with my Uncle

and that it had become a settled conviction with her since she lived

with me.

If this be true, (and I am not disposed to deny it) and if the
opposite of the proposition is equally true, what a good natured party
we ought to be and are at present. We may he said to be like Bar-
num's Happ}- Family, happ3- because we are well fed. The fox and
the goose, the serpent and the hen, the rabbit and the dog, were
hap[)y together because they were well fed ; but remove the liberal
supply of food and the ferocity of their animal natures would quickly
return to them. I do not anticipate any dissensions in this famil}'
for a like reason at present.

As I passed through the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut
on my way to the sea coast a few weeks since, (I mention only Mass-
achusetts and Connecticut because it would not be in good taste to
speak disparagingly of a state whose hospitality we are so richly en-
joying at this time) and as I looked upon the unreclaimed hills, the
un3'ielding rocks and the sterile aud unproductive soil, I thought that
perhaps, the fates and fortunes of this family might have been diff-
erent if our ancestors, whose 250th l)irthd;iy we now celebrate, in-
stead of landing on Bristol Neck, had sailed down the Atlantic coast
and around Cape Sable and the Florida Reefs into the gulf of IMex-
ico and thence to the "•Father of A'V^aters" and up that clear and
placid stream to where it is joined by the muddy waters of the Mis-
souri, and had there landed upon that fertile soil, the garden of the
world, from whence his progeny had spread north, south, east and
west. It is possible that our more immediate ancestors instead of
i being tillers of the soil, fishermen and rope makers, might have
\ been wealthy ranchmen with innumerable acres of productive land
] and whose cattle, with their countless hoofs, could be found roaming
■ over the vast productive plains of the west, supplying the markets of
i the world with beef. Or, they might perhaps have been rich bonanza

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inininij; kinos, reaping untold treasure from the inexlianstible mines
of ijold and silver upon either side of the RocUn- Mountains. Oi-,
they iniiiht have been the founders and chief owners of some of those
uuirvellous western cities that have sprung into existence during the
last decade and in population have already reached a hundred
thousand souls.

Undoubtedly, accident as to i)lace of l)irth, lucky positions, fortu-
itous circumstances have much to do with individual progress and
advancement in this life. But as I look into the intelligent and
retlned faces of this well-fed, well dressed, contented and happy
assembly of friends and kindred, I feel that we have no just reason
to complain, — that our lot and lines and lives have, after all, been
cast in pleasant places, and we thank Iliin '-Whose hand holds the
earth and its waters in the hollow thereof" that we are not so far
scattered over the face of the earth but that we have been able, so
many of us, to meet here at this time on this beautiful spot in this
ancient and historic town, hallowed and made sacred by the lives and
the immortal dust of those to whom we owe our being, and to have
our hearts warmed by looking into the eyes and clasping the hands
of so many connected by consanguinity or aflinit}', b}- blood and
love. And we ouijht not to forget that while we mav not have in-
herited from our ancestors ranches, mines, or much wealth of an\-
kind, yet that they have handed down to us, their children's children,
the richest legacy that man can leave to man. the memory of a good
name and the inheritance of a good exami)le.

An eminent historian and philosopher has stated that the perma-
nency, prosperit\- and progress of all governments is due to the
middle classes. Tiuit when the people of any country become
divided into two classes, when tlic line of demarkation between the
rich and the poor, tlu' liigh and the low becomes distinct, and all the
people may be found upon the one side or the other and the middle
classes are extinct, then the foundations of society and the govern-
ment itself speedily- decays and falls to pieces. In this connection
I wish to allude to a saying of my Father's, oftentimes repeated in
my hearing, to the etfect, that lie never knew a Gladding wlio was a
drunkard, that he never knew of one that got into jail and but very
few that got into office which is next to the same thing, that he never
knew one that was very rich nor yet one that was so very poor, that
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isfied or who failed to pay his debts. I take it that these things are
substantially trne, and they seem to be verified by this assemblage.
I believe that our people — the Gladdings — as a rnle ai'e neither very
rich nor very poor; that they occupy the iiiiddK' and better ground of
the human family and may fiiirly be reckoned among the most, useful
and happiest of earth's inhabitants. They are generally to be found
in favor of the execution of law, of the preservation of order, of the
maintenance of right, of the administration of justice. They are
steadfast, conservative, true to the best interests of society, the salt
of the earth. Not much of a philosopher or reasoner is he who has
not already divined that riches and wealth are but a poor insignia of
happiness in this life. On the contrary, peace of mind, contentuient
of soul, cheerfulness of spirits, steadfastness of character, an appre-
ciation of the beauties of nature, of the beneficence of God, love of
country, home, kindred, wife and children, these make up the sum of
human happiness and cannot be bought with wealth, neither are they
the necessary accompaniments of ease and leisure.

You will know what a pleasure it is for me to meet my kindred
here when I tell you that a'hout all I know about the Gladding family
I learned from my Father ; that I have I'arely ever met one bearing
the name outside my father's family. IJeneath his roof have dwelt
all the Gladdings I ever knew. That in a busy life I have not often
inquired concerning them, though I am sure that as one result of this
reunion I shall be prompted hereafter to pursue such inquiries and
follow the fortunes of our tribe more closely. Therefore my inform-
ation as to their large hearted hospitality, kindliness of heart, gen-
erous dispositions and unfailing charity, has been derived from tra-
dition and also from actual experience with the patriarch who sits
near me, (pointing to his Father) the proud father of nine children,
twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchihb'en, and who has
maintained these characteristics of oui- clan, of which I have sijoken,
from my earliest recollection down to the present moment. This tra-
ditional charit}-, generosity and oi)enhandcd hospitality, to which I
have alluded, is being exemplified here today in a manner which
warms the blood of kindred and serves to cement that cordial l)ond
of sympathy which should and does exist between those of the same
name and same blood.

And now since I have said a word in regard to my Father, 1 trust
none of you will think I am too personal or trespassing too much up-

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on family relations, (for you must remember this is altogether a per-
sonal and family nffair) if I also say a word in regard to the Mother,
Grandmother and Great-grandinolhor, combined in the person who
sits l>y his sicK'. Perhaps I can best illustrate a characteristic of
hers, (which 1 would touch lightly in i)assing,) by saying, it was not
my motliei' who s:iid to one of her daughlers on an occasion "Han-
nah Mariah. just try that custard pic and sec if it is sour. If it is,
we will ha\e it for supper, and if it isn't we will kci'[) it until tomor-
row." Ni)r does she belong to that class of mothers who, when one
of them was asked how many eggs she put into her cake, replied ''I
put in one egg, init if I have another that is doubtful I put that in
too." My mother always used the best that could be obtained and
she has raised up nine sons and daughters in vigor and health, by the
most devoted care, and there is not one of them today, though they
all live in comfortaVde houses of their own. that will say that they
ever sat down to a better meal in their lives than they can get any
any day undei' the parental roof, still prepared by the deft fingers
that never tire when doing for the children she has reared so well.

ADDRESS OF WELCOME, BY HON. PHILIP H. COYLE, PRESIDENT OF
BRISTOL TOWN COUNCIL.

Members and Friends oe the Gladding Family :

This is the fust family reunion that has l)e'en held in Bristol ui)on
so large a scale for many years, and I need not sa}' that it affords me
great pleasure in behalf of the town to extend to every member of
this old and honorable family a most cordial welcome to the home of
your ancestors, and to the old town from which many of you went to
seek wider fields, and your foitunes in various occupations.

As 1 stand here and look over this large assemblage the thought
occurs to me of what the fust ,b)lui (Madding would think if he could
look upon this gathering and see the pioportions of the family at the
present day. I believe he would feel proud of his descendants far
beyond his power of exi)ression, and wouhl say that you had greatly
exceeded his anticipations, and that he would heaitilv congratulate
you upon your success, for the expression and the intelligent faces of
this audience assure me in nuiking this statement. v

When we think of the early days of our country, when we think of
the toil and hardships of the early settlers, and of what little pros- ,
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look upon our grand position as a people, unequalled by any country
in the world, it makes one feel [)r()ud to be an American citizen, and
proud to be the descendant of an honored race, who had to toil for
their posterity, who have built up our country and made it what it is
today.

. The descendants of Jolm Ghulding have risen from the log cabin
to high positions in science, art and literature, to positions of honor
and trust. The poorest boy on our street below, or his descendants,
may be a Lincoln, a Grant, or a Garfield of the future, and be en-
titled to all the honor that can be liestowed upon liim. This glorious
freedom and equality is what we all enjoy, and it is what has made
it possible for us to have such a grand reunion here today ; and to
those early settlers we must give the credit for laying the foundation.
If I were to attempt to review wliat little historj' of the Gladding
family I am ac(piainted with in the presence of so many heads that
are covered with honorable grey hairs, and with so many listening to
me who are mucii better able to relate your history than I am, it
would only be consuming valuable time, and result in telling you
nothing but what you all know more about than I do ; but I will say,
from experience and personal contact, that so far as Bristol is con-
cerned the name of Gladding stands unblemished. It is a family
born not of ease and luxury, but composed of those good old quali-
ties that have characterized the family from the l)eginning, turning
with the wheels of industry to all branches of tiade and business,
making itself felt, and liecoming a power in tlie community, and
always in the right direction. I can do you no greater honor than
couple the name of Gladding with industry and honest toil, for with
that follow all other qualities that are worth preserving.

I welcome you all today not as strangers here, foi' man}' of you,
like myself, are natives of Bristol, and love the old town, and all of
you have a claim upon it as the birthplace of your ancestors, and so
the welcome extended to you in behalf of the town, is a welcome
home. Sons and daughters, well may you enjoy the hospitality of
your committee, who have nobly sustained the reputation of old
Bi'istol by providing a celebration worthy of the occasion.

The Gladding family have been prominently connected in otiicial,

social and business positions in our town, and always with marked

i success, filling places of lank and honor, with great credit, whether

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tions and Itusiness, we have al\v;iys heard tlie same expression of
conlidenoe and belief in their integrity. No doubt you have lieard it
said, Put a man in i)iiblic office if you want to learn his true charac-
ter. Even this test has been applied to the (iladdings and the}' have
stood it : one in [)articnhii' I will si)eal\ of. He is not with us today ;
liut althouoh he has been laid at icst where mv words cannot reaiih
his ears, his character remains fresh in my memory ; and that noble
character, so strongl}- impressed upon my mind, will last forever:
and his official acts will shine in the future and grow brighter with
age. I refer to Peter Gladding, that faithful old servant of the
town who filled the position of town clerk for thirty-five years, and
to whom so many went for consultation during that long period of
time, and always with the feeling that they were dealing with an
honest, upright and honorable man. I can pay him no higher tribute
than to say he was faithful to his trust, and his deeds are alive today
with ns.

Let me congratulate you u[)on your success, and tlie large attend-
ance here totlay, and also those who have been instrumental in
arranging this reunion ; and I hope every one here will live long and
prosper, and be able to attend the next Gladding reunion, which, if
it should occur, and be like this one, would be a great credit to the
family', and to the town in which it is held ; toi' as I can speak for old
Bristol today I will sa}' she is highly honored, and greets you all
with a heartv welcome.

REMARKS BY LIEUT. GOV. WM. T, C. WARDWELL.

Wm. T. C. VVardwcll, licuteiiuiit-^uvcrnor of the State, biMu<;- called up-
on, responded as follows:

Mr. Citaiuman, and Laoiks and Gentlejikx :

It is fitting that the State shoidd be represented on such an occa-
sion as this.

Not many families can boast of as long line of ancestry as 30U
that are here assembled. Your ancestors were among the first to
settle in this state, and they and their descendants have been identi-
fied with its growth from the year 1()40 until the present time. As
the second among the officers of the state 1 am ulad to be with von
(^ today ; l)ut I am still more pleased to think that I can claim a rela-

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tionship with all the Gladdings here present. lu the year 1G93, >
Oct. 31, John Gladding Jr., the son of the first John Gladding that
came to Bristol, married Alice Wardwell, the danghter of Uzell
Wardwell, who, with John Gladding, were numl)ered among those
who founded the town in 1681. From the union of John Gladding
Jr. and Alice Wardwell, sprang the goodly number of eleven child-
ren, whose names and date of birth are as follows : John Gladding,
born Sept. 1<S, 1G94; Mary Gladding, born Nov. ;50, 1G96 ; William
Gladding, born Oct. 18, 1098; Jonathan Gladding, Jan. 5, 1701;
Ebenezer Gladding, Dec. 8, 1702; Joseph Gladding, Oct. 2, 1704;
Alice Gladding, March 14, 1706; Elizabeth Gladding, Sept. 13,
1708 ; Nathaniel Gladding, Dee. 16, 1709 ; Sarah Gladding, May 27,
1712; Sarah Gladding, May 21, 1715.

From these children all that are here present today are descended.
So you see, ladies and gentlemen, we are of the same blood.

Another singular circumstance in the history of the two families
is, that for nearly two hundred years no marriages are recorded on
the town records as having taken place between tlie families. On
the 24th of November, 1874, it was my good fortune to be united in
marriage wnth Leonora Frances Gladding, a direct descendant of the
first John Gladding that settled in Rhode Island, myself being a
direct descendant from the first Wardwell who settled in this town in
1680. So you see my friends that I have a right to be here today,
not only because the same blood mingles in our veins, but because I
have married one of your number. Let us not forget while enjoying
the festivities of this reunion, the hardships and trials which our an-
cestors passed through ; and let us see to it, that we leave as good a
name to our descendants as we have had transmitted to us.

SKETCH OF THE GLADDING FAMILY IN ASHTABULA CO., OHIO,
BY JUDGE HENRY A. GLADDING.

It is indeed a pleasure to meet and t;ike by tlie hand so many of
my friends and kindred, a pleasure that far exceeds my expectations.

The branch of the family whom I represent are the descendants of
my grandfather, John Gladding, who was the fifth son and seventh
child of Josiah Gladding, who was the second son of John Gladding; ^
and from him we trace back, as the first son, to him whose birth we \
now celebrate. This John Gladding, whom you will find on our ge- A

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nealogical charts designated as nuuiher oO, (new chart, nunil)cr 18,
6th generation) in the 6lh generation, was bom in 17'S2, I think in
I Conneoticnt. His father's home, at least for a time, was at Weth-
I ersfield, Couuecticnt. He was apprenticed to a bhicksmith in Harl-
< ford, where he learned that trade, and met Miss Mary Ritler, of East
Hartford, whom he married in 1<S04. They migrated to Ohio, arriv-
ing there in Ajiril, ISUC), having lieen fonr weeks on the road, pass-
ing over the Alleghany Monntains. Their mode of conve^'ance was
a horse team and lumber wagon, man}" of tlie immigrants going with
oxen and cart. They settled in what is now Windsor, Ashtabnla
Co.. on the farm, and both died in the honse in which I am now liv-
ing, and which has been transferred only twice, from their heirs to
my father and from him to me. There is now a pile of stone near
the center of this farm that marks the s[)ot where their first log hut
stood. In June, about two months after their arrival, their first
child was boin, he being the first white male child born in Windsor.
They endured all the privations and hardsliips incident to a poineer
life in the unbroken forests, among Indians and wild animals, hard-
ships and privations of which we can hardly form a conception. To
feel the pangs of hunger was common to them and their children.
Their clothing was of the coarsest kind, and more deficient in quan-
tity than quality. An old neighbor told me only a few days ago,
"Your grandfather often went to church in midwinter liarefooted, and
the children were forced to remain home from school during that in-
clement season or go without shoes." My father has often told me,
as we passed a certain Held on the old Oladding farm, "Father
cleared that field and sowed it to wheat, when I was a boy. He got
a good crop. After that we always had all we wanted to eat."

There were eight children boin to them, three daughters, and five
sons all of whom grew to maidiood. and all married but one son.
They both died in 185.") : grandmother. April "is, aged 70; grand-
father nine days later. May 7, aged 71, both remembered to this day
for their hospitality, — theii' many good deeds ; their amiable and
and virtuous lives : their unfeigned piety to God ; their "inflexible
fidelity to their trust ;" lioth active members of the M. K. church.
There are living, of their own sons and daughters, including those by
^ marriage, designated on our genealogical chart as the 7th generation.
\ 6 ; of the 8th generation, ;').'); of the Dth, 10 : of the lOth. 1. One
* of the daughters and one son died without issue, which leaves tw^o

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I daughters and fonr sons from which the family have sprung. There >
I are 43 descendants of the two daughters and 3!) from the four S(Mis. y
I You will pardon nie for mentioning a few family chnracteristics. I
<■ Their complexion is light, there being only one l)laek haired individ- ^
ual in the family. Politically they were all republicans. A few have
seceded to the prohibition party. They aie not politicians although
they have held and are holding many honorable positions of trust.
They are mechanical and excel in the ability to turn the hand to
almost anything, and make the most out of what the}- have ; are hos-
pitable, jovial, — fond of social and family gatherings.

They are mostly an agricultural people, there being one lawyer, one
pieacher, one in oil speculation, three mechanics and six teachers.

There is not what at the present time might be called a wealthy
man among them : fifty thousand equaling, and perhaps exceeding
the accumulation of any one individual. Yet all. with one exception,
own good homes, and the average wealth is aljout two thousand dol-
lars per capita. In almost every case the^y are financially rated
above their actual wealth.

Tiiey are honest, industrious, virtuous, temperate and religions.
About half of the adults belong to the M. E. church and a few other
denominations are represented. There never has l)eeu a drunkard,
an illegitimate child, nor an arrest in the family. Living in a section
said to contain the most intelligent rural population in the world,
they are above tlie average intellectually and morally.

There are ten graduates of colleges and other higher institutions of
learning, and neai'ly all are taking active parts in the advancement of
education.

One son died in California, one family are living in Nebraska, two
in Fenn. The balance of ihe family are living and have buried their
dead in Ashtabula county.

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ADDRESS OF HENRY L. GLADDING, ALBANY, N. Y.
Brethren and Sisters of the (^laddinc; Family : i

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<, I am glad that my name is Gladding. I am proud to belong to the >

^, great family, which today meets to hold its first reunion, in this an-
I' cient and beautiful town. I rejoice to be with yon here, to honor the
memory of that honest and true man, .John Gladding, who in 1660

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came to these L iiited States, as the lust rc|)resentative of the family.
•( It is indeed good to be here, to look into 3c)ur kindly eyes, to I'eel the y
^ grasp of your friendly hands, to listen to the hearty welcome of yonr ^
^ words. ^^

^ Although I have never before been in I>ristol, yet this is my sec- ^

ond visit to your state, having been in Providence once, some forty
years a<io. I have iiovvever always claimed to be somethins: of a
"New-Englander," from the fact, that in my boyhood, I lived for six
years in Charlestown, Mass., immediately under the shadow of Bun-
ker Hill monument.

It was m\' fortune, (good or ill) to be born in "old Albany," which
was settled as 3'ou know, the next after Jamestown, Va. Albany'
celebrated the bi-(;entennial of its incorporation as a city in 188G,
with great pomp and ceremony. I will not stop here to discuss the
question, as to whether Albany is a good place to be born in, but ac-
cording to good authority it must be a good place to die in. A pub-
lic meeting was called in Albany some years ago to boom our munic-
ipalit3\ Several good speeches were made in this direction by enthu-
siastic Albanians. One of our leailing merchants, however, in a
speech rather oveishot the mark. He had then, but recently returned
from an extended uij) through the great West. He said that in his
travels in the several states, he had met a large number of former
citizens, who had become, or were becoming, prosperous. AVithout
exception, these men all spoke very kindly of "old Albany." But
while they all purposed to remain away to make their money, and to
enjoy it, every man of them fully intended finally to come "back to
Albany to die and l)e buried."

It must be confessed that in some respects Albany is slow, yet she
is sure ; in fact in one way she is too sure. She may always be
counted on to vote tlie Democratic ticket straight througli. So there
is one day in the yeai' on which I feel it a misfortune to have l)een
born in Albany.

These family reunions are certainly (to adopt the language of a
voung; friend of mine) "a good thini; to liavi' in the house." Some
years ago this young friend was a student in Piof. Anthony's Clas-
sical Institute in our city. My young friend was naturally a bright ,>.
boy, l)ut his early education had been much neglected. Part of the
school work of the boys was, the wilting of compositions. Naturally *
enough my young friend did not greatly relish this sort of literary ^

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^ work. So from week to week lie invented sundry excuses to evade
i the duty. Finally, the professor told him that he must positively
have his composition prepared by a certain day of tlie following
week. So Boh, as we will call him, went at it. After some deliber-
ation as to a suliject, he finally concluded to write on "Education."
The tirst thing of course was to define the word. So he got down
Webster's big dictionary and began to write down one after another
the various definitions he found there, on this wise: Education : Act
or process of educating ; result of educating in knowledge ; skill or
discipline of character; the enlightening of the understanding ; act
of training by course of study ; &c., &c. When he had written
down all the definitions, he found that he had covered about three-
fourths of a page of foolscap and concluded that he had quite a re-
spectable composition. So to show his gratitude to the l)ig book that
had bi-ought him through his difficulties, he wound up his composition
with this grand fiourish : ''Education is a good thing to have in the
house so is Webster's Dictionary."

In my opening words, I said, I am glad that my name is Gladding.
There is a good deal in a name, Shakespeare to the contrary notwith-
standing. Names are significant of things. One is the sign ; the
other ought to he the thing signified. Our Anglo-Saxon ancestors
well understood this, and so they gave names to their children, as in-
dicating certain qualities they desired their children to possess. Thns
Edward means, hapi)y protector ; Egbert, the sword's brightness ;
Edith, the happy gift; Ellen, the excellent one; Godwin, the friend
of God ; and so on. So I suppose Gladding must have been meant
to signify the one who makes everybody glad. I first came to see
the significance of the name something over twenty years ago. In
the year 1<S72 I was the General Secretary of our Young Men's
Christian Association. Among other work sought to he accomplished
I felt a desire to do something to awaken an interest among our peo-
ple in the waifs of our city, the newsboys and bootblacks. So I went
about among our citizens, and raised by subscription, a liberal sum
to get up a supper for these neglected ones. I found plenty of peo-
' pie ready to give, not only their money, but also their personal help,
i to make the affair a success. We had what was then one of the
i largest halls in the city for our purpose. When the evening came the
^ boys were on hand, to the number of one hundred and fifty. They
« were a shrewd, sharp, wide-awake lot, but not particular!}' cultured

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nor ref1iu'(]. Three tables were spread the entire length of the hall, ^
and these were loaded with just the good things to tempt the appe- >
tites of a lot of healthy and hungry hoys. >

Before going into the hall the boys were gathered into another y
room, where a few kind and eainest words were said to them. They ^
were told that the feast for the stomach was to be preceded by an in-
tellectual feast, of a musical and literary character. That the gov-
ernor of the state (Gov. Hoffman) had kindly consented to come and
speak to them. Besides this, we had engaged a full military band.
and a fine quartette of singers to entertain them. We told them that
it would lie necessary to place them at the tables, as thej' went into
the hall, Init that thev were not to touch anvthing on the tables, un-
til the order was given, which would be at the close of the literary
exercises. The boys made the promise, and strange to sa}', tiiey
faithfully kept it : for during all the opening exercises, lasting more
than an hour, not a single hand was raised to touch a thing on the
tables. The governor, made one of the best addresses that was ever
made to a lot of boys, and the band and the vocalists were at their
best. It was trnly a great treat, not only to the boys, but also to the
audience who were present and looking on. AVhen the order to eat
was given, of course the boys went at it with a will : they not only
filled their stomachs, but also their pockets, the breasts of their coats,
and every place where they could stow away any of the good things
of the abundant feast. Then, there was more music ; after which the
boys marched in single file to the door of the hall, and as they passed
out each one received a big paper bag, filled with good things, to take
to their families at home. One of the speakers on this intei'esting
occasion, was the Rev. R. W. Clark, brother of Bishop Clark of
Rhode Island. He kindly complimented the General Secretary on
the success of the affair, and said he was glad that his name was
Gladding. Thus, more than twenty vears ago I was first reminded
of the significance of our family name.

So I conclude denr friends that every man and woman who bears
the honored name of Gladding, ought to be constantly doing all in
their power to make people glad, to make all about them happ}-. >
Their especial mission should always l)e. to make this world of ours >^
better, and wiser, and happier, 'i'hey should thus be, in the truest >
and widest sense, imitators and follow-ers of that "Divine Man" who >
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^ He who came "■not to l)e ministered unto, but to minister," and to
give himself for the good of the human race. ',

The sun in the heavens throws his effulgent rays upon the moon,
luit not for the purpose of having the moon wrap herself in those ra-
dient beams and alone enjoying that transcendant brightness ; oh,
no, but that she in tuin may reflect those rays upon the earth and
light up the dai'k places of the world. 80 if any blessed light shines
into oui- hearts it is that we in tnrn may reflect that brightness into
other hearts, and if anv of God's good oifts come into our hands, it
is that we ma}' share those good gifts with those about us and in all
the earth who are in need.

The great German poet Schiller thus asks and answers the impor-
tant question :

What s-hall I do to <iahi eternal life?
Discharge aright

The simple dues witli which each day is rife?
Yes witii til}' might.
Ere perfect scene of action thou desire.
Will life be fled;

Wliih' lie wlio ever nets as conscience cries,
Sliall live, thougii dead.
What are we placed in this world for? Not to accumulate wealth;
not to gain fame ; not to bask in tlie sunshine of pleasure. We are
here to build up character. Ah, friends, this is the only possession
we can take with ns, when we come to cross the "silent river." In
the world beyond, as in all worlds, it is not what we have, but what
we are, that makes us blessed. You remember our Lord's beatitudes,
"Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are
the pure in heart for they shall see (iod. Blessed are the peace-
makers for they shall be called the childi'en of God. Blessed are they
wliich do hunger and tliiist after righteousness for thev shall be
111 led."

Let us not forget that tlie disciiile like the Master is only made
perfect through suffering. Trials make character. The apostle
uttered a great truth and announced a noble philosophy when he said
we should "Count it all joy when we fall into divers trials." And ^
^ Tennyson says : ^

< Life is not as idle ore, but iron dug from central glooms; >

{ And heated hot witli burning fears, and dipped in baths of hissing tears,

•< And battered with the shoclis of doom ; to shape and use.

So let all the Gladding family use the world as not abusing it. ?

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POEM, BY HEZEKIAH BUTTERWORTH.
IN THE OLD RHODE ISLAND DAYS.

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In old IJliudc Island tli(! buys were blue.
And tlic lields of clover were red and green,
And lii.uli in llie snn the ospreys tlew.
Ami the killdces .screanied in the evening dew.

The days and nights between.
Tlie Puritan bell of mellow tone
Rung over the churchyard wall.
And the Quaker ehuich hid sky and lone;
In some little byway walled with stoue
And there rung no bell at all.
But the Quaker came and the Quaker went
To his little church in calm content;
'Mid the oaks and the tields of maize.
Each walked with God with a conscience free.
And each beyond the world could see

The Spirit's brightening ways.
And the Quaker's cornfields turned to gold.
And his hearth and heart were never cold

In the old Rhode Island days.

II

In old Rhode Island the bays were blue
And the Northmen's barque of the silver wing,
From the noonless fiords of Norrowy,
Was havened in yonder stormless bay.

Almost a tliousand years ago.
And brought the bride of a king.
'Twas here America began
Or so the old Sagas run
And I really hope 'tis so.
Here the Florentine corsair turned from sea
The silver Hag of the Fleur de lis
Of the rouilly knigiits of old Rochelle.
And dreamed of his isles of the (Jreelan odes
And our shores seemed bordered with roses of Rhodes —

We like ids picture well.
'Tis centuries four since came his ))row.
But ills i-oses of lihodes is Riiode Island now

And tlie roses still haunt the bays.
Oui' sister States have legends old.
But wliat are they to the stories told
Of the old Rhode Island days'?

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^ In old Rliode Island the waves are blue,

< As the purple waves of Galilee.

^. .In old Rhode Island all hearts were true. ^

^ I thiidv they are so toda}% don't you? '■

As Rou:er Williams wished them to be?

I think it is so. but I do not know.

I sinof of an hundred years ajfo, —

When the farmer earned his bread in the sun.

And the sailor earned his bread on the sea.

And the modest maid while her mother spun

On her sampler worked her family tree;

When the barns were full of clover haj%

When the old red settle stood in the hall,

When they succotash ate on Forefathers' Day,

And on Thanksifivino: praised God for all ;

When a dozen ships in the harbor lay,

When the Winter tires had a j^enerous blaze,

When they met to talk on the villa<re green

Of belated ships, and the Algerine.

The embarjio then. — 'tis the taritf yet. —

When the wind went ilovvn and stopped the mill.

And the great moon rose o'er Mt. Hope hill.

And the town was peace, who would forget
Those old Rhode Island days?
IV

But what were the land of the forest kings.

And Roger Williams' golden pen

That freed the world if no song found wings

To lift to heaven the hearts of men.

The Puritan's prayers were strong and long

But they little mounted on wings of song,

And his gifts of song were windows small.

And the (Quaker, altliough his heart was true.

And the robins sung in tiie morning dew,

And the bluebirds sung mid the violets blue —

And even tlie swallows sung as they flew, —

I think it is very strange, don't you?
He couldn't sing at all.

Now worthy are they who the Gospel preach.

And blessed are they who tlie Gospel teach ^

\ But angels the Gospel sing, ^

^ And the voice of song is the soul's true speech. r

^ Of faith and prayer and praise, ^

^ And there needed the spirit of song to thrill

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* Of tliose old liliode Island Daj'S.

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i In old Rhode Island the Mt. Hope lands

^ What noble recoi-ds crown I

< What tlirilHiiii- legends of Sachems old

^ What kui<rlitlj' deeds of patriots bold

Wliat seamen of renown!

What scenes when the Nation cradled lay

In the hands of the chief of Mt. Hope Bay.

\Vliat dreams of Hampden, what visions of Vane.

Have retnrned fiiltilled to these hills af>ain I

Thej- were hopeful names to their sea-girt claims

That the hardy founders brought,

And first on the roll of Mt. Hope lands,

The honored name of Glaudino stands.

And its honor failetlmot.

And all praise to Irim. that Captain true.

Who the broader light of the Word would know.

And whose white ship broug]ifto the bays of blue

The flaming messenger who passed tiirougli

The land a hundred yeai'S ago.

He opened his house to hear him pray

And the whole town heard when he raised his tongue.

And stared in wonder, and moved away.

On the quiet street wlien first he sung.

And the Puritan to the Quaker said.

As from the Captain's house they fled.

Where so much noise was made by few: —

••rm sure I did not know, did you,

I didn't know, but hope 'tis true.

That we had so much to praise?"

Alas, alas, I fear 'tis so

With us today, as long ago

In the old Kiiode Island days!

VI

Oh. white were the ships of Bristol town,
And white were their wings on the sea.
But never a ship of old brought down
A richer freight to the sea-walls brown
Than brought good Jesse Lee.

i The Baptist could preach, and the Quaker teach,

And bells could tin' Gospel ring.
And the English Church could chant with the choir,
But Jesse Lee, with a prophet's fire.

^ Could the Gospel shout and sing.

* The songs of flame that the <>ood man brouirht.

Home of James C. Gladding

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A sweeter and larg-er Gospel taught

And the siiigiug cliiirch with its steeple tall,

Became the i^rophet church of all.

Nor the Argo with the Golden Fleece,

Nor Sir Francis Drake and his ship of gold.

Are as mucli as tlie Captain's ship of old,

I think you will all agree

As ponder spire we see.

Well may the sons of such men appear

And their worthy fathers praise.

I'm glad that tlie Gladdings settled here.

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On the Avon's arm lies Bristol old.
On the Narragansett lies Bristol new.
And the legends of one have the centuries told.
Sure our legends here are as noble aud true.
The glorious scenes that Humbolfc met,
That chai-nied Ui.e,ey^'S"of Lafayejte,
And VVashui^tbh SerightH],;"

Are ours forever, »n*I as blue

The Narragansett rolls in view ' •'_
As erst tosea.kings'knighted..
No hapijier town e'er lifted its spire's
To the sun's all brightening rays
Than this of our brave and noble sires
Who only sought God's will to find.
And to live for the soul, and all mankind,
And to leave to others an honest name.
What picture nobler can History claim
Tiian the old Rhode Island Days?

IIEZEKIAH BUTTP:R WORTH.

POEM, BY NANCY C. GLADDING-BEEBE.

You ask me for a poem

To grace this festive scene.

But the task is not so easy

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Long ago from grand old England
Came a stnrdy pilgrim hand.
Loving iVeedom more tlian kindred.
Came they to a wild free land.

And thejf made the stormy palhwiiy
Of the sea a shining light.
And onr fathers followed early
To the land so free and hiighr.

Like the branches of a river
Running out in silvei- lines.
Went the children of these fathers
To the land of oaks and pines.

To the land where throngh long winter
The eai-th is bound in ice and snow.
Then there conx'S the gentle summer
And the sugar maples grow.

In the early years of childhood
With their number marked by four.
Father left the town of Bristol
And the grand Atlantic slime.

Where the maple and the hemlock
Stretch their tall and feathery hands.
In the town of old Phrasalia
The house of the eighth generation stand?

There he toiled amid the woodland
Bj' his ax and strong right arm.
Mid foliage and flowers perennial.
Bringing out each hidden charm.

There he toiled amid the woodland
As his father toiled before.
Till his years stretched into manliodd
And his feet new paths explore.

Till he found npdii the hillside
The maid his heart would seek to win
^ And lure her from her mother's nurture

* Uis own rude house to live within.

He wooed and won her for his own.
This maiden fair and sweet,
And took her to the low framed house
He'd budded at the forest's feet.

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And there for more tliaii fifty years
They lived uiid loved full well,
And children nine came to their home
To cheer and sweeten toil.

It may not please you over well
To hear their names in rhyme
And I'll tell them to you hastll}'
If to listen youMl be kind.

Eliza Ann, a "-raceful <:irl
In generation nine.
And tlien a curly headed boy,
.Squire James fell into line.

Mary Jane, a Bible name
Tender, kind, and true.
Her feet have traveled many miles
And stand today with you.

Albeit F.. the honoied name

Of judge he bears today.

Methiidvs if he stood amid the throng

Ile'd bear the palm away.

(Blue eyes and bonn^' hair

Just lightly touched with gray.)

CiMithia Annette, the next in line.
A western rover bold,
Came into our quiet home
And stole her from the fold.

Nancy Corlyn. an old fashioned name.
And one her grand dame bore.
Three girls are already named
And this one makes the four.

And then to make a fine bouquet
And finish the number well
Came a fair sweet flower girl.
They named her Rose Adell.

Benjamin F. the next on deck.
He weighs two hundred pounds,
If you look sharp he's not so small,
You'll see him standing round.

John Edward — the name of John,
It has a fiimiliar sound,

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Tile name of Joliii is found.

Eliza, Squire James, Mary, Albert,
We are tlie triije of James;
Cynthia, Nancy, Rose, Bennie
And Johnnie are our names.

Seven of tiie tribe are here today
And our hearts are swelling with pride
As we list to the deeds of the fathers bold
In the land where the}' lived and died

We clasp toda^' the hand of our kin.
We stand in ancestral halls
And gaze with something akin to awe
On the old time-stained walls.

We mark the spot where lie the dead
And read on tombstones gray
The names of those who lived and loved
And from earth have passed away.

We tread today on sacred ground
And look with bated breath.
We give a tear to those who have gone
And a smile to those who are left.

When time shall gather the years to come
And bind them in with the past.
We shall cherish the meniorj' of these glad hour>..
Their fragrance through life shall last.

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HISTORIC SKETCH OF THE SEVEN JOHNS,

Seven generations in direct succession in the Glad-
ding family begin with the name John. This is a
little singular. But such is the case, in our family,
for the first born, of six successive generations,
without a break, was a man child who lived to rear
a family of children. The oldest of each, being a
male, received the name of his father, thus making
with the first John, the settler, seven sons in true
succession. In the eighth generation the spell was broken : three
daughters before a son was the beginning of this generation. [Sth,
Uth and 10th generations begin with the name James.]

From the birth of John the settler (1640) to John the first-born
of the seventh generation (1784) was 144 3-ears, or about 24 to a
generation.

It is a subject of regret that we have no written matter from the
hand of our first ancestor, who was born on the other side of the
water, during the reign of king Charles I, of England. We will
make the best of tradition, and as far as we can, back it up with
known facts.

€-v^a John the settler, the record says, died April 27, 1726,

»^ aged 84 years. Then he was born 164g, we suppose
in Pvnoland. Tradition says he left that land of fogs
and smoke in the days of the Commonwealth and
Oliver Cromwell's time. He being about 20 years of
age, starts out to trv his fortune in the new world with
no kindred to accompany him, probabh* a youthful
adventurer. His grandson, John the 3d, commenced
a manuscript, on parchment, which was continued by his oldest son,
and so on down to the 7 oldest sons John. It is to be regretted that
this oldest manuscript and records for a number of years has been
mislaid — we fear, lost altogether. Fortunatel}- cousin Julia T. Glad-
ding, daughter of James N. Gladding, about the year 1857, on a
visit with the descendants of John 7th, made a copy of records and
notes which was probably the original matter that had been kept by
the oldest sons, or the same manuscript that John 7th alludes to in
his letter, that accompanying the genealogical chart he sent his
brother Edward in 1838. [This letter will probably appear in the

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Appendix.] The matter of this cop}- our cousin so thoughtliilly pre-

^ served will not be lost ns several have copied from hers.

< From this manuscript we get many facts. John the 3d writes :

♦ "172(;. Ai)ril 27, my grandfather John Gladding died, aged 85

years." Again he says, "My mother, Alice Gladding, died March

23, 1729." This is all he says of his own or grandparents.

In the letter of John to Edward, previously alluded to, uncle
John says, "I have seen in the town clerk's office at Bristol the fol-
lowing, viz : 'John Gladding's mark for neats cattle and swine is a
slit one-third the length of the left ear,' — dated 1(;62." In the fore-
going there is an evident mistake, — in this date 16(52, for Bristol was
not founded until 1680. As our ancestor had been a resident of
New England about two years, and the above was copied from some
laws of Plymouth Colony, that would make the matter all straight.
In the above letter he says, "I have been informed by my grand-
father. (John the 4th,) when I was a boy, that it had been handed
down to him In- tradition, that the first John Gladding came over
from England to Plymouth Colon^^ some twenty years after the first
settlers landed. About the same time he with others removed to
what was called Bristol Neck, in the state of Rhode Island." This
tradition agrees with many facts, except the dates, for these get him
at Plj-mouth afeotrt— fewettty-years before he was born ( ?) and remove
him to Rhode Island some four years in advance of Roger Williams.
Allen I. Gladding, in his revised Chart, reprints John the 7th's letter
which gives the age of John 1, the settler, and 1(!41 as the year he
was born. On the headlines of the chart he says, "He came over
to the Plymouth colony 1640." One year before he was born. I am
at a loss to know how they make this mistake.

Whittier's piose work, Margaret Smith's Journal, mentions him,
as he was a witness at the trial of Goody Morse, who was tried
for her life 1669, for she was supposed to be a witch. We know he
removed from those parts to Mt. Hope Lands as soon as these lands
were open to white settlers, and was one of the 76 freeholders at the
first town meeting, Sept. 1, 1681. Tradition says he removed in a
large boat, with his family, and all his goods, and landed on the

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< built that was burned in the winter of 1849, here, in this new settle- >
i- ment, with the rest of the founders of the town, to commence life I
4. anew : in erecting their dwelling, planting their fields, and in the l
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ance of his days, and his remains rest in peace on the east side of
tiie Common. Here we must leave our worthy progenitor, the first
of the seven Johns, till the resurrection morn.

John's history we must make short work of as it is
l)nt little we know of him. He was undoubtedly
lx)rn at Pjytwont-h, and had entered his teens when
his parents removed to Bristol. Oct. 31, 1693, he
married Alice Wardell, daughter of Uzell War-
dell, one of the founders of the town. To them
were born the goodly number of eleven children.

Grandmother Alice died MarcliX/3, 1720. Of this grandfather
we know not the number of his days, the year of his birth or death,
but he was buried in the grounds with his father and the rest of the
town's people in those days, on the east side of the Common. And
here we must leave this grandparent of the second generation to rest
in peace. But in fulness of time all will be revived again and join
the great number, for "unto IMe everj' knee shall bow, and every
tongue shall confess, and all shall know the lord, from the least
to the greatest."

John commences his records and manuscript thus :
''I, John Gladding, was born (in Bristol, R. I.,)
Sept. 18, 1694. John Gladding and Martha Smith
mariied Jul}' 12, 1716, on Thursday."
Martha Smith was the daughter of Richard Smith,
who was also one of the original settlers. All the descendants of
John 3 and Martha can trace their lineage to the first settlers — the
maternal as well as the paternal.

A short paragraph from the ''Bi-Centennial of Bristol," com-
piled by William T. Miller, concerning this worthy ancestor, is of
interest in this connection : ''Mr. Smith adds this on the following
page of the book : 'Memorandum. Richard Smith, the first Record-
ing Town Clerk for the town of Bristol, was born in the city of Lon-

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don. ill the year lfi43. In the year 1673, came oyer lo New Ens-
hind, \yith his little family, and settled in Boston, un<l from there
with his family remoyed to Bristol Noy. !), 1780, where he erected a
dwelling house at the southwest corner of the eight acre s(|uare
bounded west on Hope St. and south on Constitution St., in which
he resided until his death, which was in the year 169G.

This is about all tliat has descended downi to us from the pen of
John 3 : "Our son John was born June 30. 1717, ou Saturday. Our
son Charles was born July 10, 171'.', on Friday. Our Daniel was
horn May 20, 1721, on Saturday. Our daughter Martha was born
April 10, 1723, on Wednesday. Our son George was born March
26, 1725, on Friday. Daughter Mary was born Aug. 23, 1732, on
"Wednesday. uU^^St 5 ^'v\«lv^J ■'.>*^ ;^aJ. f v^JU^f) aa^ >i-. n'So

1 725, January .3. nn^ brother William raised his house. (He
has seyeral remarks like the aboye, and about the weather, and so
on. We will copy the more important matters.)

1725. Oct. 23. Col. Mackintosh was buried. 1725. Noy. 16,
brother Ebenezer was married on Tuesda}'.

Dec. 14, schooner Morton for St. Christopher. 1726, April 27.
m\- grandfather John Gladding died, aged 85 3-ears. Oct. 24, (1726)
my brothers William, Jonathan and Joseph were married. (This
seems a little singular for three brothers to many in one day: that
is, it would be in our day.) Aug. 31, 1727, my brother Jonathan
raised his house. Oct. 29, about 10 at night, there was a mighty
earth(iuake. Cousin James Gladding married. Thursday, Feb. 27.
My mother, Alice Gladding, died March 23, 1729. 1731, Feb. 14.
my brother Nathaniel sailed, Ijound for St. Christopher."

All his years were spent in the town where he was born, and
here was he buried with his fathers, where he rests in hope. But he
will liye again and complete the work he had begun.

I '-All tliinjr? are of God. Why need we worry? >

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John, son of John and Martha, was born in Bristol,
R. I,, June 30, 1717. He was twice married, tirst,
Sept. 25, 1738, to Mary Drown. To them were
born five sons and three daughters. In his manu-
script he says, ''Apr. 14, 1759, my first wife died,
aged 40 years. 1759, Sept. 6, I was married a second time, to Han-
nah Short."

It is said of the Gladdings that they are clever at almost any
trade — a kind of Jack at all trades. So it seems to have been with
this woith}' ancestor : he was master and owner of a sloop or packet,
also a shoemaker. In the winter months this busy man, with his
boys, mans the cobbler's bench, and in lieu of sails — jib-sheet, main-
sheet, — the halyards and helm, handled the hidss of the calf and the
goat, the wax and the thread. With their patterns on the leather
they laid out their course. They hoisted no sails : with crimping and
binding and the aid of last fine boots and shoes they brought into
port, and instead of splicing a rope, or mending a sail, they pegged
on a tap or sewed up a rip, and no time was lost. Wlien the fetters
of ice from the shores melt away, then to the water they haste ; their
vessel they man, their sails are bent — a cargo of wood back to the
town the}' soon will bring.

This good man lived on Bradford St. His house was near where
the North Primary school-house now stands, and his shoe-shop was
near by. In his manuscript he records the birth of his children, and
many remarks about things that happened in his day. I will only
copy such as will be of interest on this occasion.

1740 he notes as a very cold winter, so that two-horse loaded
teams went from Newport to Providence on the ice. He cut a hole
in the ice and found it 22 inches thick. He makes mention of the
battle with General Gage ; of bombardment of Bristol, and of the
British fleet coming into Rhode Island waters. I now give some of
these matters in his own words. Of the bombardment he says :

''Oct. 1,1775. Then began Cornwallis to fire on the town of
Bristol. He fii'ed 200 guns upon the town, and never hurt a man,
woman or child only Mr. Burt, and it was thought he died of fright.
And two geese were killed for Pease Wardwell with a ball. He fired
about one hour."

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"•Aug. 25, 111.'). Thou a Friday I was taken by Col. Wallis and
was on board the ship Pant three days. He took from me about 13
cords of wood."

''December 7, 177G. to be remembered tliat that terrible sight of
British ships, about 130 sail, came into Rhode Island (Bristol har-
bor,) and we, about fourteen families, hurried off to Dighton a Mon-
day. We moved our goods to Mr. John VVhitmarsh's house, and the
rest of the inhabitants to other places, and 1 beg God would sanctify
it to us all."

"March 20. 1778, my son Solomon died in tlie 24th year of his
age. I beg God would sanctify this to us all. Apr. 20, 177'J. I
moved my family back from Dighton to Bristol. May 25, 1779, Bris-
tol was burned by the regulais. Dec. 6, 1770, my son Peter died.
35 years of age. Oct. 25, 1779, the regulars left Newport."

I omit quoting more from his journal. I trust the foregoing
will be of interest for it not only gives dates but shows the character
of the man. He evidently was one who loved justice and feared to
do wrong. Our Savior says, ''Blessed are they who do hunger and
thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled."

This 4 John died Nov. 16, 17H5, in his (;8th year, in the same
town where he was born, and was l)urie<l with his fathers on the east
side of the Common.

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John began his mortal life in Bristol, R. I., Jan. 3,
17;>9; married Lucretia Smith Sept. 17, 1 701, and
died Sept. 25, 1S20. His wife, Lucretia, died May
5, 1H13. in her 70lh year.

The following is a copy of their family record :

••My sun John was born Friday, Nov. 19, 17(;2. My daughter
Hannah was born on Monday morning, Aug. 27, 17(;4. My daugh-
ter Lucretia was born on Friday, July 25, 17G6. My son Samuel >
was born on Monday, April 4, 17(58. My son Richard was born >
Friday afternoon. May «, 1770. My son Benjamin was born Friday \
afternoon, Sept. 11, 1772. My daughter Molly was born Friday ;
afternoon, Apr. 27, 1775. My son Richard died Jan. 13, 1775. ]My ;
son Benjamin died Sept. 3, 1778. My son Richard 2d was born ^

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i- afternoon Feb. 22, 1786. My daughter Lucretia 2d was born Fri- ^
4. day noon, July 14, 1780. My son Samuel departed this life Dec. 8, >■
1813. Departed this life Josiah Gladding, Sept. 5, 1804. (This
was Josiah No. 2, fifth generation.)

This John number 5 was a famous boat-builder in his day. His
boat-shop was on the same lot with his dwelling, which was about
half-way between Hope and High on the south side of Constitution
St., Bristol. To facilitate the moving his boats to the water he had
a carriage arrangement, with rollei'S, that he moved the boats on
from the shop to the water. In those days it was not wicked to take
a little rum occasionally. With two jugsful of 'Mhe critter," in a
cool corner, he had no trouble in getting an abundance of help to
drag or I'oU his boats to the watei'. You may lie sure it was with a '
very lively interest I listened to all the stories my father had to tell
about this noted grand-father and his boat-shop. At that time all
the boats that I had ever seen were those hauled by horses on the
"•raging canal" — the Erie and Chenange.

The boats from this shop gained great notoriety for speed as
sailers. My father said it was seldom he was beaten, but more than
once had he beaten his own record. Fortunately in those days the
wealth of this land of great resources was in the hands of the mil-
lions. Millionaires were unknown : consequently the racing yacht of
today would then have been a superfluous affair, while the boats our
ancestor builded were more for business than pleasure.

Grandmother Lucretia reached her 70th year ere she was called
to lay aside her work in this stage of her mortal existence, and was
lain away May 5, 1813. Her worthy consort followed her Sept. 25,
1820. Their remains still rest in the same grounds with their fathers.
The time is coming when they will live again, with all the rest of
Adam's race, and in the ages to come will receive the blessing
promised through Abraham to all the tribes of the earth.

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Married Rachel Tolbee, Jan. 11, 1784. Their chil-
dren : "•JMy son John was l)orn Oct. 23, 1784, Snn-
day. My son Eldward T. was born Dec. 22. 1787,
P'riday. My danghter Lydia was born Jan. 17,
17"JU, Sunday. My son Benjamin was born Feb. 9, 1792, Thursday.
My daughter Hannah was born Aug. (!, 1794, Wednesday. My son
Samuel was born Apr. IG, 1797, Sunday. JMy daughter Rachel was
born Oct. 21, 1800, Thursday. My son Stephen was born Feb.
21, 1803, Thursday. My sou James N. was born Oct. 4, 1807,
Sunday."

This John and Riichel were my grandparents. Benjamin was
m3- own father. John owned and occu[)ied an estate on Union St., a
little east of High. Several of their children were born there. This
property he exchanged with Stephen Gladding for the three-cornered
lot (and a dwelling) bounded by High, Walley and Water Sts.,
also the windmill and shore lot. The house and a portion of the
land are still held by the widou* of his youngest child, James N. Glad-
ding. He was for nnany yenrs dejnitv-sheriff of Bristol county. I
have heard my father s.-iy if he would he could have been sheriff of
Bristol county, but he would not ;iccept for fear he might have to
hang some poor wretch. He was a man who loved justice, equality
and righteousness. 1 hnve always heard his name mentioned as that
of a man highly spoken of and one beloved b}' all who knew him.
The days of his pilgrim :ige were less than any of the foregoing : he
departed this life in his 59th year, Oct. 20, 1821, in the triumphs of
faith. His wife survived him nearly 28 years, dying Sept. 1849,
aged 85. They were buried in the grounds east of the Connnon and
near where the other five Johns were. They may have part in the
first resurrection, l)ut we are sure they will come again from the land
of the slain. '-If a man die, shall he live ;igain? All the days of
my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Thou shall
t!all, and I will answer thee : thou wilt have a desire to the work of
thine hands."

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1784. May 1, 1808 he was united in marriage with
Miss Nancy, daughter of James and Patt}' Cogges-
hall. The Coggeshall home and farm is in the east
part of the town of Bristol, at the Narrows, on Mt.
Hope bay.

He was quite clever at rhyming : so much so that in many of his
letters, both business and famil}', he would very pleasantly convey |
his thoughts and wishes all in rhyme. I remember a letter he wrote
to my father, near fifty years since. This letter was an invitation to
my parents to come and spend thanksgiving with them. This letter
was so nicely written in verse, and so well fitted for the occasion I
regret its loss ver}- much. (Most of _my father's papers were lost in
the Troy fire in 1802.) . T^je Qnly' "inat^er in verse 1 have from his
pen is the follovviDg-fapiil^v record of^hite children, in rhyme. If my
memory serves me this does not do him justice. I regret that it is
all that I have from the ITi^hrd ^f tlije. ijncle that I loved and knew in
my childhood. ";\^ - • " "'

Three dau^^hters and two sons I have :
My daiiing John and James,
Martha T. and Anstress T. and
Eaohel are their names.

A record now I'll try to make.
With Martha I'll beo:ni :
The fourth of August she was born
In eighteen hundred ten.

In eighteen hundred and eleven.
On Monday afternoon,
In November, — twenty-fifth, —
When Anstress T. was born.

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In eighteen hundred twent^'-two
My second son was born ;
April tvvent3'-eight it was,
And he is named John.

JOHN GLADDING.

Pharsalia, April 15th, 1836.

[Copied from the original.]

This 7th John was educated in the common schools of Bristol,
and was apprenticed to the rope-making trade with Major Howland,
whose walk was on the Bristol Common.

This John was the first of the seven to leave Bristol, as several
families from Bristol had located in 8henango county, N. Y., and the
glowing stories they told of their goodly- land induced him and his
brother Benjamin to remove thither.

They arranged with one Mr. Bosworth, of Shenang, a former
resident of Bristol, to come down with his team and move them to
what they then called ^'u\) country."

About 1816, quite late in the fall, so late that ice was making in
the rivers — and few were the bridges on large rivers in those days —
they had much difficulty in crossing the Hudson, as the ferry-boat
had hard work in the ice.

I think this journey was in December, with big box, little box,
band-box and bundle and their little ones, with themselves, stowed
nicely away into Mr. Bosworth's two-horse wagon, read}' for the
move to their new home in the woods.

This little band of emigrants numbered the same as those saved
from the flood in Noah's ark. Two brothers married to sisters. John
and Nancy had three little ones, and Benjamin and Mahitable had
one. The children of these families were double cousins but their
whole number makes eight souls in all for this long journey. I think
the}' were two weeks on the road. >

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made three of the number, on the journey of about three hundred
miles, whieh was then attended with more hardships than a thousand
would be toda}-. They passed over new and poorly made roads, and
the latter part, no roads at all. Here they had to pick their way
through unbroken forest by means of biased trees, where the bear,
the wolf and panther still claimed a right, and made it unpleasant
for travelers by night.

John the 7th would not be called a conservative, as he was an
aggressive character, a man of the people and for the people : an
active abolitionist ; always on the side of the oppressed ; a lover of
equality ; a leading spirit among the Wesleyan Methodists ; a kind
father and valuable neighbor.

Soon after he located in Shenang he established the cordage
business in the town of Pharsalia which has been in successful
operation from that day to the present, first by himself, then by his
children, and now by his grand- and great-grandchildren.

His death was hastened by an accident : he slipped on ice and
fell near his own door, but was so badly hurt that he died in a few
days — on Jan. 1, 1839, near the 46th year of his age.

The following is quoted as a reflex of the reforming and demo-
cratic spirit of the 7th John :

THE NEW CRUSADE.

When shall we leani, and at wliat fearful cost
Of conflict fierce and suftering intense.

The truth that one of old —
A savage counted, with finer sense.

The sense of Justice to the nations lost, —
Bold thundered forth in stern, rude eloquence:
"The land cannot be soldi"

If not the land, not what the land enfolds!
Alas! until grown arrogant and strong

Through spoil of our estate.
Have we submitted to the hoary wrong.

All wealth the land, the sea, the mountain liolds.
Eartli's hidden treasures, unto all belongs :
Not to a syndicate!

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I came in the mornin<i:; — it was Spring.

And I smiled ;
I walked out at noon. — it was Summer,

And I was glad ;
I sat me down at eve, — it was Autumn,

And I was sad;
I laj'ed me down at ni<jht, — it was Winter.

And I slept.

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Concerning Nathaniel number 24 iu tlie sixth generation there is
considerable of interest to relate.

''None knew him but to love him;
None named lihn but to praise."

Capt. Nat, as he was familiarly called, married Nancy Peck, a
woman possessed of most estimable qualities ; and to them were born
eleven children. Their j^oungest daughter, named for her mother,
married a Bell of Virginia. In due time that southern household
was enlivened by the music of eight little Bells of different tones but
most harmonioush' sweet. We hope some of them or their smaller
Bells have jingled all the way to Khode Island; and if any of them
are here today I trust we may be favored with some of their soft and
gentle music.

Capt. N. Gladding was a tall well-lmilt man with curl}" dark
brown hair. His eyes were large, dark and full of expression. As
he had traveled a great deal and cultivated his powers of observation
considerably, he conversed most intelligently and agreeably, and en-
tertained his friends most sumptuously. He was a prominent factor
in the early Methodist church, and never missed an opportunity of
attending its services. Sometimes he would be in the midst of en-
tertaining friends, host and guest alike enjoying the feast of reason
and the flow of soul when the hour of evening service seemed to
some to come altogether too soon. The courteous captain would
sever the thread of conversation in the most affable manner and po-
litely invite his friends to accompany him to meeting. He was
always most happy when they chose to accompany him, but if they
refused he would quietly say he was always in the habit of attending
meeting regularly, bade them a cheerful good evening, often leaving
them following him with reluctant eyes and wishing in their hearts
they had accepted the kind invitation.

His hospitable roof sheltered many of the worthy Itinerants of
his day. At one time when entertaining a Methodist minister, in the
course of conversation they drifted on to the subject of profanity,
when the captain chanced to remark he had no swearing on board his

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mediate!}' after gettino; under wa}'," responded the captain, "all
bands are called aft. when I ask the privilege of doing the fiist
swearing. Of course no swearing is heard on that voyage." "But,"
says the man of God, "it is commonly supposed sailors will not
obe}' ordei-s unless they are accompanied with oaths." "It is?" re-
plied the captain. Then, slowly rising, he moved towards his guest
with his peculiar gestures, and piercing eye fixed on the quiet little
man before bin, and in bis commanding and powerful voice shouted,
as if speaking through a trumpet, "Con-stam-per-ram-pus-hanker-
jam-pa-rats I" and then pnK'ceded to give orders as if on shipboard.
The mild unoffending minister is heard faintly to say, "I-I-I- don't
doubt it."

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of
Peter, and Phebe, and Patty, and several other worthies whom fond
memory recalls and to each of wljom I would gladly pay both lov-
ing and loyal tribute.

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THIRTEEN REASONS FOR HOLDING A FAMILY REUNION.
By Judge Albert F. Gladding,

Macaiila^' says, "A people who take no pride iu the achieve-
ments of remote ancestors will never achieve anything themselves
worthy to be remembered with pride by remote descendants."

The first reason, ''Blood is thicker than water."

Second, One's kindred is closer than a stranger, and family
pride is more commendable than indifference.

Third, Loyalty to one's country and loyalty to family, kindred
and friends is much the same thing.

Fourth, A traitor to either may properly be suspended by the
others.

Fifth, Pride of ancestry begets interest in the welfare of one's
posterity.

Sixth, Interest in one's posterity leads to industrial efforts to
better their condition.

Seventh, Such efforts, continued, become the surest road to in-
dividual prosperity and advancement.

Eighth, Respect and reverence for our forefathers creates a
desire to be respected in return by our descendants.

Nintli, A desire to be respected by one's descendants is an in-
centive to lead exemplary lives, and to be worthy of such respect.

Tenth, Pride of ancestry, respect and reverence for our fore-
fathers, only possible when we know something of their history, who
tliey were, the lives they led, and the characters they bore.

Eleventh, To acquire a knowledge of these things each gener-
ation must hand down to the next, not only the principal facts of
their own lives, but the family traditions, which have in like manner
come to them.

Twelfth, These facts and traditions can best be transmitted,
understood and preserved by frequent meetings, reunions and inter-
change of hospitalities between the living members of the family
interested in preserving and transmitting them.

Thirteenth, Therefore, logically, a family reunion is a family
blessing.

Lastly, socially, the Gladding family have had a blessing be-
stowed upon them today.

THE CAPT. NATHANIEL GLADDING HOMESTEAD.

Chestnut St., running: into the picture, witli Finest, (in the near forejsifround),
crossing it at rijfht angles, bounds the center corner in the picture. On this corner
Nathaniel located in the latter half of the seventeenth century. Chestnut St. was then
called Ship, and Pine st. Snow. Mr. Gladdinjj was b)- trade a carpenter and builder.
The two storey house next to the center corner on Chestnut st. is the old homestead,
built 17 . An old two storey brick house occupied tiie centei- corner, and was re-
moved in the early part of tlie eijihteenth century. The Glaildin<,^s built the present
house on its foundation. These houses are still owned and occupied by the orand and
great grand children of Nathaniel Gladding, and are in good preservation. See p. 57

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Hartford, Conn., April, 1891.

Mr. H. C. Gladding,

No. 'J Hoppin St., Providence, R. I. :

Dear Sir, — It was my intention to have been present, with my
family at the reunion of the Gladding family at Bristol last August.
Faraih' sickness made it impossible ; and for the same reason is
caused the delay in sending our regrets. We realize very fully the
great pleasure we were deprived of, and the benefit we must have re-
ceived in meeting new faces, making new friends and learning much
at present unknown to us of the Gladding family in its many
branches. That my branch of the family may be better known to
others through a future meeting or publication I append a short his-
tory of the family, with a few historicaP facts that have come to my
knowledge, and that 1 think iuay interest some of my name if not
ni}' own direct ancestry.

I am the son of Samuel Gladding and Sarah Ruggles Gladding,
and was born at number 14 Aborn street, Providence, R. I., March
11, 1844. My brother, Frank Ruggles Gladding, was born at the
same place in 1842 and died in 1882. My sister, Sarah Ruggles
Huntington (nee Gladding) was born at number 7 Aborn street in
1840, and is now living in this cit}'. John Russell Gladding, my
half-brother, was born in Connecticut, in 1858 or '59, and now re-
sides in Providence. My father, Samuel Gladding, was born at 43
Chestnut street, Providence, R. I., April 25, 1804, and now resides
in the house he was born in. He had four brothers and one sister
that lived to maturity and a good old age, three brothers and the
sister living to over 85 years of age, all now being dead but my
father. My grandfather, Nathaniel Gladding, was born in Bristol,
R. I. ; moved from there to Newport, and later, to Providence, where
he resided many years and died. During the Revolutionary war he
served as private, lieutenant and captain, from the beginning to the
end, his commission being signed by John Hancock of Revolutionar}-
fame and the president of Congress. I have been told that my
grandfather was the only Gladding that received a commission, or
was known to have been in any branch of the colonial army during

■• the war. Be this a fact or not, he was a soldier of the Revolution- [
ary war. and also served in the war of 1812, being then in command t
of a company of Rhode Island troops that assisted in throwing up ^

-i the breastworks on Field's Point heights, w'hich are still visible, and >■

^ are familiar to Providence residents and many beside.

My grandfather Nathaniel Gladding had three brothers and one
sister of whom I knew nothing. My great-grandfather, Samuel
Gladding, had eight children : five sons and three daughters. My
great-great-grandfather, John Gladding, had seven children : five
sons and two daughters. My great-great-great-grandfather, John
Gladding, had four children : two sons and two daughters, my great-
great-great-great-grandfather, John Gladding, being the original John
of England. All of my paternal ancestry except the original John
and my father, were born in Rhode Island, presumably all in Bristol.
There has never been to my knowledge any positive proof of where
the original John came from to this countrv, nor is there anv knowl-
edge of his ancestry ; if there is I should be very glad to be informed.
Had I been present at the reunion I might have known this and much
more : which is my misfortune. I suggest that no more than a dec-
ade pass before another reunion of the Gladding family be held, at
which I hope I and mine ma}- be spared to attend. Again express-
ing regrets, I am, sii'.

Very truly yours,

CHAS. FRED'K GLADDING.

Edenburg, (Knox P. O..) Clarion Co., Penn'a,
Aug. 19, 18'J0.
H. C. Gladding, Providence, R. I. :

Dear Sir. — Through the kindness of some of my relations in
Ohio I am in receipt of ''Circular No. 2. — Reunion of the Gladding
Family." Being particularly interested in this genealogical line of
work, I am very much pleased to know that such an organization has
been accomplished.
' The Ohio branch of this family have been holding their annual >

1 reunions for quite a number of years, affording a great deal of satis- |

< faction and pleasure to us all. |

< I deem it proper to say, on this occasion especially, that I am >
proud of my lineage ; and among all of the Gladding family whom I

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have met during my travels, there were noticeable certain character-
istics which I doubt not prevail throughout the whole line. These
are, a genial, social disposition, rather given to mirthfulness. Their
hospitality is noticeable beyond that of the average people, also the
close family friendship existing among them, while honesty, sobriety
and industry have without an exception been the most clearly marked
of all.

During eight years' residence in California I had the pleasure of
meeting a good many of this family, and among these were Allen I.
Gladding and family. I found him to be one of those nire ones who
are possessed of nearly all commendable traits of character, and
ever ready to assist those in need. One of his sayings, illustrative
of his character, was that he "would never turn his back upon a
Rhode Island man so long as he did what was right." Tiiis man no
doubt many of you were personally acquainted with, and nearly all
have a knowledge of him through his untiring efforts in the comple-
tion of the Gladding Genealogical Chart to that time, for which I
think all of us feel grateful to him ; and I hope through this organiz-
ation an effort will be made to continue this line of work. "Would
that he had lived to be among you at this meeting. Few, if any,
would enjoy it more. From him I procured a number of the charts
which I distributed among the male members of the family in Ohio,
who prize them as rare treasures.

I regret indeed that I cannot be one of your number on this
occasion. Hoping that I may be permitted to be present at some
future one, I am

Yours very respectfully,

F. G. SACKET,

Grandson of *John Gladding of the 6th generation, family number

22, and son of Sally Gladding of the 7th generation, family number

50.

*This John Gladdiii;; on the new chart is number 18, family 2. of the
Gth "erieration.

Boston, Mass., Aug. If., 1890.
II. C. Gladding Esq., 9 Iloppin St., Providence, R. I. :

Dear Sir, — I am in receipt of your invitations to the Gladding

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reunion. I shall be unable to attend I find on account of business

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engagements. >

My father was Geo. W. Gladding, of Albany, N. Y., deceased

twenty years ago.

I am very sorry that I cannot attend the gathering as I should

be pleased to meet the family.

Yours resp'ly,

E. J. GLADDING,

231 W. Canton St., Boston.

New York, Aug. 18th, 1890.
Uncle H. C. Gladding and Committee of Arrangements:

Gentlemen^ — 1 have read the circulars issued by your committee
calling together the descendants of John Gladding, with great pleas-
ure. It is to be hoped that the coming 250th birth-year will be cele-
brated in a manner worthy of one who assisted in founding the town
of Bristol. I am proud of the honor to be able, as the grandson of
the late Benjamin Gladding of Bristol, R. I., to wish your committee
success, and all others interested in the organization of a society for
the purpose of perpetuating the family name of our illustrious ances-
tors.

My early recollections of Bristol are very pleasant. I know of
nothing which would afford me more pleasure than to meet once more
the many kind friends and relatives whom I have not seen since a
mere lad. But m3' business engagements pievent my being with you
at this time.

Wishing you all a pleasant and happy reunion, I close with my
love to all my relations in general.

I am yours respectfully,

H. T. COATES.
H. T. Coates & Co., Cotton J2xchange Building.

St. James' Rectory, AVoonsocket, R. I.
F. F. Gladding Esq. :

Dear Sir, — Please accept the regrets of myself and wife at
being unable to attend the reunion of the Gladding family, into

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which I was so fortunate as to marry.

A funeral at which I must officiate will necessarily detain us at
home.

With best wishes for the occasion, I am

Yours faithfully,

WM. SHEAFE CHASE.

Corning, Adams County, Iowa, Aug. 18th, 1890.
D. W. Gladding and others. Committee:

Your invitation (Circular No. 2,) to attend the 250th anniver-
sary of the birth-year of John Gladding, has been received, through
my father, Nathan P. Cole of Warren, R. I., whose mother, Sarah
(called Salley) Gladding, was a direct descendant of him whose an-
niversary you celebrate.

I regret very much that I cannot be present, as nothing would
give me more pleasure, and a distance of 1500 miles is the only ex-
cuse I will offer. No one in your assembly probably has a greater
love of genealogical research and family history than the writer, and
as the years pass by and with them come the lessons of experience
and formation of new acquaintances and new associations, one be-
comes more and more attached to the old landmarks and the old
friends of youthful days. Of course I cannot remember very far
back into the Gladding family, but I well remember, when visiting
my *grandmother, of hearing her speak of her ancestors, whom I
also learned to revere and love.

May your celebration and banquet be a success ; and may you
all, from an eminence of two hundred and fifty years, look back in
memory and history and find food for refiection which will enable us
all to cherish the memory of those who have gone before, and in-
crease our love for those things which abide, and not the fleeting,
transient conditions of this nineteenth century. May God grant
that the reunion may inspire us all to nobler and better lives, and to
emulate the good in those who have gone before.

Fraternally,

I CHAS. T. COLE.

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*See chart in Appendix for this <^randraother, Sarah Gladding-Cole, 6th
^^eueration, famil}' 1, number 10.

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Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 27th, 1890.
To Gladdiug Reunion Coiriniittee :

Thoroughl}' regretting urgent business engagements prevent my
attending, aeeept congratulations.

CHAS. A. GLADDI^'G.

No. 44 Millon Ave., Hyde Park, Mass., Aug. 25, 1890.
Mr. H. C. Gladding, Prov., R. I. :

My Dear Sir, — Our little family circle (myself, wife and two
boys,) have talked a good deal about the reunion of the Gladding
family, and reckoned much on attending the same, and I can say it
is with deep regret that I am obliged, at this late hour, to notify you
that unforeseen circumstances will prevent our attendance. I had
feared we might not be able to attend, and hence had not sent for
tickets, and j'et had hoped affairs would so shape that we could come.
But let me assure you that we do not and shall not forget the da}' or
the Name I "We shall ever take pride in the name Gladding, so long,
so well and so favorablv known in and al)out Providence, and now
branching out in various directions through the land. We are proud
that we may be numbered as one of the smaller branches of this
large and flourishing family tree ; and we are perpetuating the name
in our family circle through our oldest son, Henry Gladding.

Though separated fioni you by necessity, and not l)y choice, on
the day of the reunion, rest assured we shall be much with you in
thought, and that our petitions will go up for the benediction of
heaven ui)on the Gladding family, in all its branches. May you, one
and all, have a glad day and a glad future, full of hope and the fru-
ition of heaven's best gifts.

With kindly family regards.

Yours,

W. H. FISH,
husl)and of Annie A., daughter of the late Thomas C. Gladding.

P. S. Will you kindly send us whatever reports are published
of the reunion? also, genealogical table of the family, if one is made
up? for which I will pa^'.

We have two boys, Henry Gladding, born January 20, 1877,
and Edwin Knight, born Nov. 22d, 1882.

W. H. F.

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< 195 Main St., Memphis, Tenn., April 1(3, 1890.
' My Dear Sir, — I am in receipt of your circular proposing a reunion

of the Gladding family, etc., and while it may be impossible for me
] to be present at the gathering, yet I wish to sa}' that the plan meets
with my hearty approval, and I trust it will be a most successful and
pleasant meeting in every way.

My father was the late John H. Gladding, son of Geo. W.
Gladding and Rebecca M. Gladding, who lived for many years cor-
ner of Prospect and Gushing Sts., Providence.

I left Providence first in 1874, returning in 1883 for a residence
of a little over two years, and since January 188G have been con-
nected with a large Indianapolis concern but having my headquarters
in this city.

My mother, Mrs. Lydia M. Gladding, is now living in this city ;
also ni}- brothers Geo. W. and James W., with their wives. Another
l)rother, Benjamin Munroe Hill Gladding, resides in ISan Francisco,
and would no doubt be pleased to I'eceive one of your circulars. His
address is Care Auditor's Department, Southern Pacific Railway Co.

Myself and other members of our family here would be pleased
to receive full information in regaid to whatever arrangements you
decide upon in regard to the reunion, as possibly some of us may be
able to be present.

Awaiting your favors, I remain
Yours truly,

NELSON A. GLADDING.
To H. C. Gladding Esq.,

9 Floppin St., Providence, R. I.

P. S. Please advise if you can what the wording is on the
scroll at bottom of coat of arms, and greatly oblige ; also the general
significance of the desi<j:n.

N. A. G.
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Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 27, 1890.
To Henry C. Gladding :
^ The Memphis delegation sends greetings and regrets the impos-

sibility of being with you this time. May the family have many
more reunions.

< Mrs. Lydia M. Gladding, Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Gladding, Mr. &
J Mrs. Jas. W. Gladding, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson A. Gladding.

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All):iiiy. N. Y.. Aug. 26, '90.
Mr. H. C. Gladding, Cbairman of Committee on Reunion, etc. :

Dear Sir, — Through the kindness and courtesy of Mr. Henry L.
Gladding I received CireuUir No. 1 and 2. and utter leading Ihe same
was very much pleased and gi'atitied witli the i-esults I believe will
surel}' follow this grand undertaking. I am in hearty cooperation
with you all, and send ray congr.-itulations. helping it will be a giand
success and a right jolly good time to all who can make it convenient
to attend. Mope that I shall be able to attend the next reunion.

My father's name was Joseph Richmond and my grandfather's
name was Joseph. My mother's maiden name was Craig — of Scotch
parentage. My father had one brother, named Horace, and one sis-
ter, named Lydia. This is all the information I can give you con-
cerning mv familv. I am the only one of n)v family name. There
are several Gladdings in Albany but no relation to me that I know
of. I am thirty-six years old. I married a Miss Taylor in 1878 and
have had six children — one dead and live living.

If I do not take too much of your vnhiable time I will give you
for future reference the names of my family in full.

Mother's name. Mary A. : wife's. Jennie S. ; children's, Robert
R., (dead), Clara L.. ^^'alter T.. Fannie May and Helen Marguerite,
(twins), and Irene.

With kind regaids to you all. I remain

Yours, etc.,

ROBERT R. GLADDING.
26 Lexington Ave.

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APPENDIX.

Brief Biography of BENJAMIN F. GLADDING.

Benjamin F. Gladding, now living, in his 80tli year, at Gill,
Mass., is the oldest son of Benjamin Gladding, a carpenter of
Bristol, R. I., who married Mehitable, daughter of James Cogges-
hall of Bristol, R. I., and subsequently moved to Rainham, Mass.
Here Benjamin F. was born Oct. 29th, 181;"). About one year later
his father, in company with several others, moved "out west" to
Chenango county, New York state, stopping for about one year at a
small village called Norwich and then settling in the town of Phar-
salia. He and his brother John bought two adjoining farms, and
became leading Methodists, organizing a church and building a
school-house. Near!}- all the houses and barns of that vicinity, con-
structed during the next ten years, were the handiwork of Benjamin
Gladding.

In the fall of 1827 he sold his farm and moved to Saugersfield
Huddle, as it was then called, an enterprising village in Oneida
county subsequently called Waterville. Here he bought a lot and
built a house and carried on his trade, his young son of twelve years
working by his side, from sunrise to sunset, presenting a striking
contrast to the easy work of a modern carpenter.

At the age of fifteen Benjamin F. began to show the energy and
ambition that marked his subsequent career. Beginning in the fall
he worked all winter making machines, tools, &c., and in the spring,
in company with his brother George, a boy of eleven, constructed a
building two hundred feet long without any other assistance, and
commenced the business of rope-making. At the end of the first
year he compared notes with his father, who in the meanwhile had
continued to work as a cai'penter. The boy had done so much better
than the father that the latter laid aside his took and joined with his
<■ son in the rope-making business. At the age of twenty-one Benja-
<■ min entered into partnership with his father, built a house near the
^ rope-walk, and married Maria, daughter of Thomas Stantial, mer-
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chant tailor of the same town. In her he found a judicious and .',

faithful counsellor and a great strength and support in times of trial. I

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i To her children, her faithfulness and loving patience will always be

i a sweet and precious possession. *

At the age of twenty-three he sold his house and interest in the
rope business and bought, for $4, 500, the Joseph Williams farm of
one hundred acres, situated one mile from Walerville on "Paris Hill"
and Utica road. He built a new house, and in the fall of 188H
moved to his farm, where he lived fourteen years. Besides carrying
on the farm he took many large building contracts, among which the
most important was the building of seven different plank roads, one
hundred miles in total length. These were busy years for Benjamin,
now in the prime of his remarkable strength and activity. At this
time he received an urgent and flattering call from Messrs. F. & S.
Pratt & Co. of Petersburg, Va., to build a plank road from Peters-
burg to Bo3'dton, a distance of ninety miles, at a cost of about
$150,000. After consultation with his business friends Samuel
Goodwin and Samuel Medluiry, and after a visit to Virginia in com-
pany with the latter, he accepted the contract, sold his farm, and
despatched a large caravan of new wagons and the finest horses,
loaded with tools, fuiniture, provisions, &c., on a long overland
journey to the distant south, while he, in company with his family
and thirty to forty carpenters, blacksmiths and bridge builders took
a steamer from New York to Norfolk and up the James river to his
destination. The caravan arrived a few days later. In three years
the whole road was completed and paid for. Soon after completing
this road he assumed a contract for a second road, which occupied
two years longer.

During most of this time three of his brothers and one brother-
in-law were with him. Within these five years he buried one of his
children, one sister, one sister-in-law and several of his workmen,
and was himself brought to death's door by a severe attack of yellow
fever. These were years of extraordinary trials and difficulties ; but
these were all successfully met and borne down by the tremendous
energy and pluck of an extraordinary man. >

On his return to the north he located at Troy, N. Y. Here he \
carried on an extensive grocery and provision business for three
years, and then liuilt a large livery stable and carried on the livery
i business until the great fire of 1862, which burned out both home >,
and stable. With characteristic energy he at once began rebuilding _^^

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'' and had the first roof on in the burned district. In a short time he >.

sold out this business and moved to Providence, R, I., where he y
assumed a contract with a compan}- making gun-locks. After the |
close of the war he continued the manufacturing business for several |
years, occasionally taking a contract, such as excavating the filter ;
basin of the pumping station of the Providence city water-works : '
building a part of the branch road for the Providence and Fishkill
company from River Point to Phenix. R. I., and several works of i
similar character. In 1883 he retired from active work and is enjoy-
ing a well earned rest in a quiet countr}^ home at Gill, Mass. ,

Beniamin F. Gladding's most striking characteristics have been
a tireless and driving energy ; a great capacit}- for handling large
bodies of men, and a most remarkable physical development. In
his prime he presented an iron frame, six feet in height and weighing
two hundred pounds.* It has always been his motto to "Wear out,
not rust out," and unable to keep quiet he has for some years and
until very recently carried the daily mail, in all weathers, between
Gill and Greenfield, a round distance of fourteen miles, and cele-
brated his eightieth year this last winter by starting from Springfield
at 6.30 in the morning, with the thermometer twenty degrees below
zero, and riding in an open sleigh to Greenfield, a distance of thirty-
nine miles, reaching there at 3.30 in the afternoon, taking on a
heavy load of grain and continuing his journe}' over the hills seven
miles further to his home. He is still a man of great strength and
endurance and is good for many years more of active life. He had
four sons and two daughters. William died in infancy in Virginia.
Charles H. died at the age of ten and John H. at the age of twenty-
nine, in Providence. In little Charlie he lost a generous and warm-
hearted boy whom all loved and mourned. In John he lost a son at
the opening of a most promising manhood, a noble christian char-
acter, whose strength and marked fidelity would have made a
man of exceptional usefulness and influence had his life been spared.
Thomas Stantial, Elizabeth and Lucy survive.

I *A little incident that happened in Benjamin's younjjer days we Avill re- >

<' late, to show his fjreat strength. A meeting-house was being built in the y

I village. In those days heavy timber was used for large frames, in lieu of ^

* the numerous smaller timbers of the present time. Some long sticks had >■
<> been hauled and lay in the street near the building site. The position of
one long timber was such as to tempt the part\- present to contest their

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^ strenjrtli in a liftiiij;: match. It was found that scarce any couhl lift the one >
i end of the ]on<; timber. One heavily built and fleshy n)an just laised the
I stick from its bearing. Now all wanted Benjamin to try ; but he was not
i suie he could lift the gieat weight but would try it the big two or three *
, hundred pounder who had just litYed woidd sit on the end he was to lift.
The timber hung out a long way from the i)earing. with the lat gentleman
on it near the end. As Samson, when all things were ready, bowed him-
self and laid hold of the pillars of the Philistine temple and wrenched
them from their fountlation. so lienjamin raised the little stick, man and
all. and up they went about six inches. Like the Philistine temi)le down
they came, but not with death and sorrow, for this incident caused great
merriment to all present. The fall of tlie long timl)er produced so violent
vibrations in the man's seat on the timber as to nearly shake the teeth from
his jaws. — H. C. G.

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The Gladdings have never shown any great aspirations for mili-
tary glory. Captain Nathaniel Gladding, of the fifth generation,
was probably the only commisisioned officer among our ancestors
during the wars of 1776 or 1812. We are sure some got into 2)>'iso7i ! ,

The Britons made a laid on the old ancestral town of Bristol
during the revolution, tind gathered up all the males the}' could
catch, but most of them were elderly people, and with little respect
to their person hurried them off to Newport, and placed them in
cramped quarters on a prison ship. Among the rest were old Mr.
John Gladding and his cousin William Gladding : also Governor
Bradford, who did not well enjoy this manner of life. He asked
Mr. William Gladding "When do you think we will be released from
this horrible place?" Mr. Gladding characteristically remarked
"Well, I cannot say ; but I hope, not soon." With surprise the
governor asked ''Why do you say so?" The old gentleman replied,
"■For man}' years I have desired to see a condition of things where
each had an equal share, and all fared alike; and here we have it:
the honorable and the humble, the rich and the poor, and all fare
and share alike." |

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BRISTOL.
By JULIA THRESHER GLADDING.

O where can be found a prettier spot.

Roam thfonijh this wide world as we may,

Than Bristol, Rhode Island, which stands on the shore

Of the beautiful Narragansett Bay?

The home of our forefiithers long ago,
The home of their descendants today :
'Though some in other hinds made a home,
Others remained in the town on the bay.
In the eighth generation I am found ;
We were brothers and sisters a dozen.
And as through the town I take my way
I find I number many a cousin.

And in the good old days when we were young-
Many merry times together had we
In searching the woods for berries and flowers.
Or listening in wonder to the sound of the sea.
For in the summer time we oft were found
Gathering shells and stones, with children a score,
Or playing around the old mill which stood
On the bank near our home by the shore.

Long years it had stood when I was a child,
And my father played there when a boy.
Or watched with delight his father grind corn-
In after years remembered with joy.
Many fond stories by father were told us
Of his boyhood days around the old mill.
As we clustered around him beg;ging for stories : —
Though years have passed we remember them still, —
One in particular I think of now :
It happened one day that a little brother
In his boyhood sport climbed on to the vane,
All unbeknown to iiis father or mother.
And thought it no danger— this little boy—
But thought it was rare spoit until he found
That he could in no way again get down.
For the vanes by the wind were moving around.
He did not relish this kind of a ride :
First down near the ground, then up in the sky !
But fast he clung with little hands and feet
Till his father heard his poor frightened cry.
He saw him coming: toward him with speed.
And his poor little heart bounded with joy;
His father, dear father, was coming now!
He knew he was coming to rescue his boy.

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^ Once safe on the ground he was orlad to remain '

^, And never a^^ain cared for a ride on the vane. >

*' Many recollections have I about the old rail! : t

<> The old mill which stood near mv home bv the shore; >

j' And in fancv I plav. airain 'neath its shade. [

With dear ones <,rone to return never more.
I One day at last it was found on tire;

And soon, very soon, it was burned to the <rround.

The old vanes seemed to be sayin^r farewell

As the wind and the flames fast wiiirled them around.

As the flames with the heat did crackle and roar

I remember poor old iifi-andmother's friulit

While watchiuf;: the work of the wind and the Hume,

As in her old aire she gazed on the sight.
The old land-mark has been gone for many a year,
Yet in our memory it lingers still:
We can never furget our-childhood da\s
Spent on the shore and around the old niill.

But old Bristol still stands in her glory todaj-.

With her clean broad streets and beautiful trees.

Wliere one maj' enjoy a drive through her streets

And inhale the ever refreshing sea-breeze.
The prospect is flne that I gaze on now
From my window in this birth-place of mine :

Not many can see from one room, like me. i

The water, the country and town, at one time I

O where can be found a prettier spot, i

Roam through this wide world as you maj-, I

Than Bristol. R. I., which stands on the shore ;

Of the picturesque Xarragansett Bay?

THE OLD GLADDING HOUSE.

This house was built b}' Joshua Ingraham in 1745. He was the
grandson of William Ingraham of Boston, one of the original pur-
chasers of the Mt. Hope Lands, and one of the signers of what are
known as the Grand Articles, whereby he came into possession of a
thirty-second part of the Lands. The Articles were signed on the
♦ 27th of August, 1G80, "in the thirty -second year of the Reign of >
i> our Sovereign Lord. King Charles the Second over England &c.'' >

<. It is not the purpose of this article to prove ownership in land, >

I at the early settlement of the town. We will state the fact that the >

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i Boston, came immediately after the purchase, to Bristol and made it

I his home. He brought with him his bride only nineteen 3'ears of age, ,y

1 and here were born their six sons and one daughter. Timothy owned |

t and occupied a house on the southwest corner of Hope and Consti- ^

■* tution streets, and it is interesting to note that two of his descend- ■>

ants of the sixth generation, one of whom is the writer of this

article, own and occupy a house on the same site. Here was born

on the first of July, 1705, Joshua Ingraham. j

That Joshua took an interest and was active in town affairs is
evident from the fact that, although somewhat advanced in years, he
was elected in town-meeting, February 10th, 1774, as one of a com-
mittee to draw up a series of resolutions giving expression to the
sentiment of the town regarding the Boston Tea Party. He was
twice married and the father of sixteen children.
I . One square west, below his father's house, or, in the coloquial
phrase of the town, "at the foot of Constitution St.," Joshua In-
graham, in 1745, built the house, the subject of this sketch. In the
garret, upon one of the beams, painted with black paint may be seen
his initials: ''•J. I. 1747." For those early days it was a goodly
habitation, indicating prosperit}' and refinement. It fronted upon
the principal street, — Thames street. Every day, through summer's
heat and winter's cold, the old stage-coach, coming into town from
Providence, would roll on in its lumbering way, down Thames street
to Burton, where it would turn, and going northward, would pass
along Hope street. The house was spacious, two stories in height,
with a good cellar and an attic. A fine, large garden, well kept,
furnished the continually increasing family with vegetables. The
door-way witli its somewhat peculiar ornamentation is suggestive of
the colonial style of architecture, as also are the diminutive window-
panes. The balustrade of the stair-way and the high quaint mantel-
pieces overtopping the broad fireplaces bespeak the same early pe-
riod. The southern and western windows have a fine outlook upon the
Bay. The place must have indeed been regarded as beautiful for !
situation. To this house Joshua took his first wife and at least eight I
i of his children. In this house his wife died ; and to this house he ^
\ took his second bride, Mary Richmond. She became the mother of [
^ five children, of whom Charlotte, born July ■2d, 1767, is the most j
^ closely connected with this sketch. ^

^ In 1775 Bristol was bombarded by the British fleet. The story '

of the bombardment has been so often told it needs not to be re-
peated here. The inmates of this house, in common with the other
frightened inhabitants of the town, rushed towards the remote farm-

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i> the house was found to have been ransacked by some soldiers from
the fleet. They had feasted upon all that the pantry contained, had
stuck their sabres into the panels of the doors, and one door which
they evidently had taken from its hinges apd used as a table, bore
the marks of a three-legged kettle, which they had taken from the
crane in the fire-place and, all hot as it was, had deposited upon this
impromptu table. For many years these marks were shown as me-
mentoes of the unceremonious visit of the British soldiers.
j At an early age Charlotte Ingraham married Samuel Gladding

I and became the mother of ten children. Samuel was a prosperous
sea-captain and made voyages to the West Indies and to English
ports. On the death of his father-in-law, Joshua Ingraham, by pur-
chase from the otlier heirs Capt. Gladding became owner of the
homestead, and for more than half a century it has been known as
the "old Gladding house." One must needs draw upon the imagin-
ation to picture the estate as it appeared prior to 1815 : — a spacious
vegetable garden on the south ; abundant accommodations for the
keeping of cows, pigs and poultry, which were a part of the possess-
ions of every prosperous familj- in those early days ; a well built
wharf reaching far out beyond the high-tide mark, u[)on which stood
an extensive storehouse. To this wharf Capt. Gladding would
bring his vessel and unload his valuable cargoes. His voyages were
always prosperous and he became a rich man, as wealth was then
reckoned. Capt. Samuel Gladding was a man who commanded the
respect of all Avho knew hiin. He was a good citizen, upright and
conscientious. His occupation seems not to have hardened him, as
it is so often said to do, for he is remembered as a man of great
kindness and generosity, and of verj' strong affections — especially
towards his brother John, who seems to have been a special favorite.
In his own family circle, he was an affectionate husband and a fond,
indulgent father. The writer has now in her possession a china tea-
set and several pieces of Moorish Lustre which he brought home, on t
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the flock. While still in the prime of life, Death claimed him as its
pre}'. His widow still continued at the old homestead, in the midst
of her children and grand-children.

In 1784 by act of legislature slavery was to be gradually
abolished in Rhode Island. Some old slaves who had spent nearly
all tlieir life in their master's families refused to accept their freedom.
"■Old Jack," who for 3ears had been a faithful servant, emphatically
declared he would not leave his home and continued to live in the
Gladding family. He grew old and bed-ridden, but was kindly and
tenderly cared for. A picturesque figure this old black slave, with
hair as white as snow, must have presented, lying upon his comfort-
able bed and receiving kind care, yes, loving care from the mistress
and her children ! Poor fellow ! He had been fortunate in finding
a good home in a strange land. The story of Jack's faithful service
I is still green in the memory of his master's descendants.
I In less than two years after -Gapt. Gladding's death came the

I great Gale of 1815. In the early morning the family looked out up-
on a beautiful estate. Later in the day, the gale threatened such
destruction, the house was not considered safe ; and the men, taking
the women and children in their arms, carried them to a place of
comparative safety. The next morning, when the winds had sub-
sided and the waters had receded, a scene of desolation met the eye.
Wharf, storehouse, indeed everything but the dwelling house had
been swept away. The old stage-road too was gone. The sea had
made such inroads that repairs were impossible. In proportion to
the valuation of her property it has been often said that no one
suffered so much as the Widow Gladding. The house was however
made inhabitable once more and there Mrs. Gladding spent the re-
mainder of her days. .She was the worthy wife of a noble husband.
It is a story often told in the family that the first Sunday after their
marriage Capt. Gladding said to his wife, ''Where shall we go to
! church, my dear?" She dutifully replied, "With you, of course;"
and ever after tbey were constant attendants at the Congregational
church. For over twenty years after her husband's death, she lived
^ a quiet, retired life. No word of repining ever fell from her lips, j
1^ though bereavement and loss of property came upon her. She lived t
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The old house continued, for man}' j'ears, to he occupied by
their descendants. Later, it passed into the hands of strangers and
l)ecame a tenement house. Its glor}' has departed and no one would
recognize in its decaying walls the fair, colonial house of those prc-
revolutionary days. The descendants of those early occupants are
numerous and fill places of honor and responsibility. That so many
of them are residents of Bristol indicates that love of home is still
one of their strong traits of character, as it is a part of their
inheritance.

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I before reaching his majority. On a pleasant Sunday afternoon in ^
^ the fall of 1847 our uncle Samuel S|)ark (uncle by marriage, his >
\ wife being the youngest daughter of John Gladding the 6th), invited <^
[ us to go with him to the Bristol Common and the East Burial
I Grounds. Uncle Spark was a dear good uncle. I always cherish his
memory with love and respect. He was by nature a jurist, and might
well have been called the town's oracle. He wns one of those ob-
serving men that retained all the salient points of all he ever saw or
handled. His object in taking me to the city of the dead was to in-
struct me in matters concerning my ancestors.

The early settlers buried their dead first on the Common, and
later in the East Burial Grounds. i

Now says uncle here repose the remains of half a score through i
whom you can trace your ancestiy to the first settlers and founders
of Bristol. And we have within the sound of our voice six paternal
j grandfathers in true succession. The three first were buried some-
[ where on the Common. The fourth was buried in the south east
corner. These four had notliing to mark their resting place. The
fifth and sixth were in the East Burial Grounds, and have proper
stones to mark their resting place. Uncle cited other matters not
directly connected with this subject.

This monument might well be called the Monument of the Seven
Johns, from these peculiar circumstances : The first-born to the
Gladding family in America, for six generations in succession, was a
son, and all named John, after their father, John the settler. I
claim the first six as grand-parents, the seventh my father's brother.
This one was buried at his adopted home, Pharsalia, Chenango Co.,
N. Y.

Is not the foregoing sufficient reason for a strong desire that
some monumental token of love and respect should be erected to
their memory?

Another incident I will mention here though it will be illustrated
j and more fully brought out in another place. Uncle pointed out a ^
t common stone of the field with this inscription : 1G96. Mr. R. Smith. ^
f You will see, by the inscription on the monument, the third John >
Gladding married Martha, daughter of Richard Smith. Through \
this Smith family we trace our genealogy direct to a first settler and
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Coinmou to the new grounds. The coninion stone, wiih its simple
^ inscription, is now highly prized by liis numerous descendants. This
< stone perhaps was the father of the thought of an unhewn stone
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' Your uncle II. is one of the present day, ever growing, impecu-

nious class. Nevertheless, greatly desiring some move in this matter,
and being an all around man, or Jack-at-all-trades, and feeling con-
fident he could cut the inscription for the seven Johns, decided to
start the matter.

Last fall when I was out on my nephews' farm a granite boulder
was selected to fill the place of a die for the monument and shipped
to ray place. I shall ere long finish the lettering, and trust the whole
matter will be completed this season.

I have made this picture as a supplement to this article. It is
only a pen-sketch, or relief plat, through the photo-process, still it
is a correct picture, and the monument will be verj' much like it.

INSCRIPTION.

Erected in memorv of John Gladding, who was one of the founders
of Bristol town. Also for the first-born of his descendants in direct
line to the 7th generation.

1 John Gladding, the settler, died 1726, aged 84.

2 John Gladding, married Alice, daughter of Uzell Wardell.

3 John Gladding, born 169-t, married Martha, daughter of R. Smith.

4 John Gladdidg, born 1717. Married Mary Drown, first wife; 2d,

Hannah Short. Died 1785.

5 John Gladding, born 1731>. Married Lucretia Smith. Died 1820.

6 John Gladding, born 1762, married Rachel Tolbee. Died 1821.

7 John Gladding, born 1784, married Nancy Coggeshall. Died 1839.

Then- names with us can never perisli.
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Jud'^e William Gladding.

William Gladding.

William .1. Gladding.

Judge William J. Gladding, at one time depnt}- United States
marshal, under Daniel Lake, and later under Alexander Walker,
died at his home on P:iist Twenty-first street, Sheepshead Bay, in the
morning of February 26, 1895, in the 53(1 year of his age. Death
was due to pneumonia. He was in usual health a week prior to his
death. A widow, one son — William, ai)Out 20, — and two dauohters,
— Mrs. Fred Lundy and Mrs. Weaker Lundy— survive him.

Mr. Gladding had been a frequent contributor to the press, both
as a writer and as an artist ; — his productions in the latter line often
being seen in the comic periodicals. He was a regular contributor
to the Kings County Journal.

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A QUARTERNARY OF "WILLIAMS".

Tliis cliiipter is devoted to a bi-ancli of the Gladdiii.o- fainil}- which ha> been
generous in the nse of tlie Chi'istian name William.

Brief Sketches of Foui- members npon whom it has been bestowed.

Witli I'oitraits.

Written by .TuDGE William J. Gladding, of Sheepshead Bay, X. V.

That tiie Chrislian name Williani has been a favorite with the
nomenclalors of that branch of the Ghidding family to which Provi-
dence has assigned me an hnml)ie place, is obvious from the fact that
itiy grandfather, father, self, a nephew and a grandson have each in
turn had bestowed upon us this more or less euphonious cognomen.
Whether the English origin of the family, coupled with the fact of
the name having l)een boine 1)y several of Great Britain's kings,
beginning with Williani the First, commonly called William the Con-
qneror, has i)rompted the liberal use of it among us, or whether it is
because of the circumstance of its having predominated extensively
as a prefix to the surnames of many who have played important
parts in the world's history 1 know not, l)ut I do know that in our
immediate family at least William has been perpetuated ; he has not
been shelved long enough to permit of his growing rusty. He bobs
up serenely and perennially and i.s ever in evidence.

While writing this chapter, wMiich "Uncle Heni-y" is mainly re-
sponsible for, the news has been communicated to me that my
daughter Josephine has added a ten pound boy to the treasures of
her household, and although the gleam of sunshine which brought
with it the youngster has scarce faded into the twilight, the little
fellow is already named. When the happy parents present their
baby at the baptismal font of the little Methodist church at Sheeps-
head Bay, (whose walls have oft resounded the music of his mother's
voice) the name which he will there receive and by which he will for-
ever after be known, will add another William to the list. God bless
him ! The whisper of this name was associated with the earliest
recollections of my childhood ; perhaps I fancied it possessed a
musical cadence that was' pleasant to the ear because it came- from
my mother's lips, and now in the autumn of life, its familiar mention
greets me as an old song, that had its beginning in a lullaby and
which will end in a requiem.

The first of the name with whom my boyish days were associated
was my grandfather William Gladding (of the seventh generation) ;

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I he was the son of Josiah (13) and Hannah Gladding and was born
I in the 3'ear 1798. P^aily in life he displayed a decided penchant for
^ mechanical pnrsiiits and after receiving a fair education was appren-
^ ticed to a painter at Albany, N. Y., in which city he resided the
greater portion of his life. Soon after attaining his majority and
marrying Miss Sophia Matilda Cain, who bore him twelve children,
he embarked in the business of his choice "on his own account"
and laid the foundation for a subsequent prosperous career. Before
reaching middle age he enjoyed the distinction of being the most ex-
tensive contracting painter in the community in which he lived, em-
ploying at times as many as one hundred and fift}' men, in fact
almost enjoying a monopoly of the trade of the city and its suburbs.
The North River Steamboat Company was among his first patrons.

My earliest impressions of art (which has through my life found
in nie a sincere devotee) date from the moment when I gazed raptur-
ousl}^ upon a decorative piece upon which my grandfather was at
work. In all of his efforts the artistic sense was apparent and his
taste in harmonizing color in ornamental work was remarkable.
Successful in business and an employer of labor to a considerable
extent, it was natural that political opportunities should present
themselves. His inclination, however, did not run in that direction
for, while affiliating with the Whig party and taking such an active
interest in politics as all good citizens are supposed to take, he firmly
and persistently refused to become a candidate for office.
! My personal remembrance of him recalls an extremely good-

natured man, fond of a practical joke and quick to perceive the sali-
ent point of a humorous storv. Nature had been generous to him in
the bestowal of her gifts both in form and feature. He was of com-
pact build, of medium stature and extremely careful of his personal
appearance. He seemed ever bubbling over with what appeared to
be an effervescence of animal spirits and harmless fun. For a quar-
ter of a century he continued to pursue the painting luisiness suc-
cessfully until a few years previous to iiis dt'uiise when opposition
i developed which was too powerful for him to cope with. Conditions -f
t changed with time, and new men and new methods came upon the

scene disputing the sni)remacy which he hatl held for so long a pe- |
riod. The result was that about the year 1852 my grandfather de- |
cided to move to New York City where his son (my father) resided, >
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at Albany and continued the business. His career in the Empire City
was brief and uneventful. In 1854 he contracted a cold which sub- >
sequently developed into a chronic bronchial affection from the effects >
of which be died after a few months illness, in the fifty-sixth year of y
his age. His remains were interred in Albany.

William James Gladding, the next William in succession, my
father, was born at Albany, N. Y., December, 1<S20, and was edu-
cated at the Albany Academy, from which he graduated at the age
of sixteen, and immediately after began his commercial life at War-
renton, North Carolina, where he obtained employment in a country
store in which everything was sold, from the proverbial "■shoe string
to a hogshead of molasses.'' His experiences in the south were
pleasant and the impression of southern hospitality which he received
in his youthful days was after happil}' referred to during the remain,
der of his life. He remained in Warrcnton four years, and about
1841, filled with praiseworthy desire to better his condition, returned
north and soon after secured a position as assistant paying teller in
the Phoenix Bank of New York City, through the influence of Fide-
lius Avery, my maternal grandfntlier, who was for half a century
connected with the Merchants Bank in the said city and whose
daughter Sophia Elizabeth he married in 1842 and by whom he had
ten children. !

Several years of banking life and a returning desire to engage
in mercantile business resulted in his embarking in the grocery trade.
Successful at the start, a too ambitious effort to duplicate the success
of one store led to the establishment of others, and after a struggle,
handicapped with inability to secure capital, he was obliged to suc-
cumb to the inevitable and surrender his propeity to his creditors.
A number of years later he settled all his outstanding liabilities.
Undaunted by this failure, he immediately after became connected
with the firm of E. W. Tryon & Co., clothiers, with whom he re-
mained as general manager many years. Upon the death of the se-
nior member of the firm my father formed a copartnership with the
junior member, and the firm of Eaton & Co., and subsequently Glad-
ding & Co. was formed. The latter continued in business ten years. f
In 1855 a panic came; trade suffered in consequence: collections fell
ofl!" and the result was another assignment. The mantle of charity
is magnanimously permitted to obscure the recital of the misdeeds of
a partner long since deceased, to whose indiscretion the downfall of
the firm could in a great measure be attributed.

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The few years succeeding were comparative!}' unproductive but '
^ not entirely discouraging. The ups and downs which characterize
I the lives of the average man were borne with patient resignation ; '

< and he accepted "fortune's buffets and rewards with equal grace." >

< That the future would develop some new enterprise Avas probable, >
, nay, almost sure, if health and strength remained. He determined

that reverses and disappointment should not effectually crush but
rather stimulate renewed effort. His determination was justified,
for the year 1876, the centennial year, brought with it the foundation
of a business which eventually developed into the most successful
venture of his career. The manufacture and sale of his specialty
known as "Gladding's Hoof Dressing." together with other standard
stable preparations of his manufacture, assumed in a few years a
magnitude which entirel}' exceeded his most sanguine expectations.
Veterinar}' surgeons recommended his goods and the trade mark
which he adopted with its motto '-purest and Ijest" was literallj' as
well as descriptively adhered to. Tcxlay his preparations are sold
and recommended in almost every state in the Union.

The attainment of this success was the result of laborious and
well directed effort. The introduction of an}' article in the market,
no matter how meritorious it may be, is always attended by numer-
ous difficulties, and was particularly so in my father's case, as every
dollar of his limited capital had only one source from which to em-
anate.— honest toil.

Commencing his "new departure" at an advanced age, with in
reality as his principal stock in trade an al)undantly ripe experience
and a liberal share of determination, during the closing days of his
life he reaped the I'eward of his labor, deriving from his business an
income which enabled him to enjoy God's temporal blessings to an
extent in keeping with his modest tastes, and to bestow with a lavish
hand practical help upon man}' whom fortune had frowned upon. He
was almost prodigal in his generosity. His charities were dispensed
with so liberal a hand that his estate was materially crippled at his
decease in consequence thereof. In the heighth of business pros-
perity and with every prospect apparently of continuing his useful-
ness for many years, on the third day of May, IS'JO, he was stricken >
I with apoplexy, and with the passing of the twilight on the day when y
( attacked by the malady, his spirit passed peacefully away. So quiet .
indeed was his departure that my sister had approached his couch
with gentle step to speak a word in gentlest whisper, and failing to ^t,
^■'-- receive an answer, leaned closer only to receive the sliock and lind
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i Modesty prevents my personal attention to too great an extent [

I to tlie William that followed. He has been with me since my birth

1^ and has never forsaken me. His constancy has been perpetual in

t joy and in sorrow, in prosperity and adversity, in sickness and in

' health. When I chance to gaze in my mirror I am confronted with

the image of a man whose sparse hair is tinged with silver ; and yet

it seems not so long ago when I looked in that same glass and a

boy's face with sunny curls met my gaze. The writer is the William

now under consideration. I nuist let others speak for me for "■little

shall I grace my cause in speaking of myself."

The following excerpts prove the magnanimity with which my
brethren of the Press have dealt with one who appreciates but feels
undeserving of the kind sentiments which have been bestowed upon
him with too lavish hand.

The Eagle and Brooklyn says: "A comparatively young man
who for a number of years has been identified with public affairs at
Sheepshead Bay is Justice William J. Gladding. He has lived at
Sbeepshead Bay for sixteen years and was born in New York City
June 15th, 1843. He began active life in 1861, engaging in the pho-
tographic art, and originated the specialty of the making up and
selling collections of portraits of celebrities. He remained in this
business nine years and then became a partner in the Greenpoint
Straw Hat Works, where he remained until 1882. Diu'ing these
years Mr. Gladding was a frequent contributor to the public press,
both as writer and aitist, his productions in the latter line being
often seen in the comic periodicals of the day. After a residence of
ten years in the section which is his present home, he became act-
ively interested in politics, and when Daniel Lake was appointed
United States Marshal for the Eastern District of New York, Mr.
Gladding was made Chief Deputy. Upon the death of Marshal
Lake and the succession of Alexander Walker to the office, Mr.
Gladding continued as Deputy until 1894. In April, 1891, he was
elected a Justice of the Peace and took his seat upon the bench at
Sheepshead Bay January 1st, 1892. For four years he was treas-
4 urer of the local Fire Department in the community where he resides ^
I and is a member of Fortitude Lodge F. and A. M., also of Franklin >
I Lodge I. O. O. F. and Montague Council, of the Home Circle, and

for many years has been a regular contributor to the Kings Count}- ,
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Biooklvn Ea^le, Jiinuarv 2, 1.S92 : "On Ne.v Year's dav the
Town had a brand new Police Justice inaugurated in the person of
William J. Gladdinir. His uniform politeness in his previous official ^

positions has won him golden opinions from all who have come in >
contact with him. He is ver}' popular with the people of the district
and will no doubt make an excellent justice."

Tlie following is taken from the Kings County Journal of June
20, 1894, the date of niy fifty-first birthday: "A Birthday Basket
of Roses. A lawn party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lundy at
their attractive residence on Voorhees avenue, Sheepshead Bay, last
Friday evening in honor of the birthday of Judge Gladding, Mrs.
Lundy's father. The affair was quite informal and a complete sur-
prise to the Justice. About forty couples participated in the festiv-
ities. A number of Japanese lanterns furnished the illumination for
the dancers, who "tripped the light fantastic toe" on Nature's green
carpet. Gilbert's orchestra furnished the music. Late in the even-
ing supper was served on the lawn. A number of ladies were present
whose pretty midsummer toilettes vied with the kaleidoscopic effects
of the lanterns, the combination producing a charming contrast of
color. At the head of the table Mrs. Josephine Lundv, another
daughter of Judge Gladding, placed a basket of fifty-one Jaquemet
roses, emblematical of the number of years of her father's life. At
the urgent solicitation of the guests, the recipient of all these honors
made a brief speech, thanking all present for their congratulations
and expressed tiie wish tliat many happy years of life would be
vouchsafed to tlicm all, and that their pathways should be figuratively
strewn with roses as free from thorns as were those beautiful blooms
in the basket which graced the head of the table. Then all present
sang "For he's a jolly good fellow," and dancing was resumed and
continued until midnight. The weather was delightful, a gentle sea
breeze rendering dancing enjoyabU'. ;uid thus ended the celebration
of the Judge's fifty-first birthday."

In connection with the official duties of a Police Justice an

admirable op|)ortunity is afforded the incumbent of the office to

studv human nature. Many odd incidents occur; in this connec- '

tion the including of some clippings from newspapers which have >

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I night followed by a crowd. Her face and hands were covered with |
I blood which flowed from her nose. She told Judge Gladding that her ^
husband had beaten her, and an ofHcer was sent to arrest hiin. At >
the police station Frichte declared that he had not struck his wife
but said that during an argument he was gesticulating and Mrs.
Frichte ran against his fist. She called him a brute and reiterated
that he bestowed too much attention npon other ladies. Judge Glad-
ding locked the luisl)and up and advised Mrs. Frichte not to live with
him if he were cruel. ''Oh, I could not leave him," she sobbed, as
she rubbed the blood from her nose over her left eye, presenting the
I appearance of an Indian in war-paint. "Judge, he is so handsome
and that's why 1 love him so." A few hours later Frichte promised
to do better and as the wife refused to press the charge, the husband
was discharged."
' New York Herald, Augnst 3 : "Wanted to Wed in a Rush.

Loud knocking at the door of Justice Gladding's house at midnight
Wednesday awoke the Justice, who poked his head out of a second-
story window. The noise was made l)y a young couple who expressed
a wild desire to be made man and wife as soon as possible. Justice
Gladding informed them that he did not propose to perform any mat-
rimonial ceremonies at such a grave3'ard hour, but said he would tie
the knot, if everything was favorable, when the sun resumed business
in the morning. The couple said they would call again. They did.
They were around at five o'clock and the Justice rather than break
his word got out of bed and in a suit of pajams united the couple.
The bridegroom was William Henry Barker and the bride Miss Laura
Yansort. Barker said he was a druggist in hard luck. For the sum-
mer he was dispensing liquid beverages at Manhattan Beach. He
said he was in a hurry to get married before he went to work for the
day. He is good looking and his wife very pretty. Justice Gladding
did not kiss the bride ; jjerhaps it was because his cook was acting as
witness."

Brooklyn Eagle, July 10, 1893 : "Justice Gladding's Missing ^
i Fee. Justice Gladding is often called upon to perform the marriage '
^ ceremony. He had a peculiar case a few evenings since which he >
I thinks beats the record for nerve. A pair called upon him to have >
] the nuptial knot tied. The prospective bride and her friends were
soubrettes of the Coney Island type and all Catholics. The Judge

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He considered it the proper thing to do even thongli a marriage by >
him was perfecth' legal and l)inding. All of his arguments were of ,(
no avail and his eloquence was wasted. Ncjlhing would s:\tis(y the t
pair except that the Justice should many them. They complied with
every formality and he could not see his way to refusing to perform
the ceremony. Wiien it was over he asked the witnesses to subscribe
their names to the certificate, and one of them refused to do so.
"What is your name?" asked the Judge. "JNlary Casey, sir," replied
the damsel. ••^Vell. Mar^", write vour name here," said the Judse
paternally, as he pointed to the document. "I'd rather not," said
Mary. Finall}', after much persuasion, Mary took the pen in her
hand, grasping it with the point projecting below the little linger, and
scored an immense cross upon the record. The party then left with-
out any further ceremony, and the Justice gently called back the
groom. He said to him. "Don't you think, young man, that you
have forgotten something? Don't you think that independent of the
pecuniar}' part of the transaction, for which 1 care nothing, you
ought at least to have thanked me for having performed the cere-
mon}'? You might say 3'ou are short of money, or something of the
kind." "Oh, dat's all right, Jedge. Just you wait a moment and
I'll go outside and git lifty cents otf de gerl." "Never mind, go
away and l)uy a bouquet for the bride," replied the Judge wearilj-.
And the bridegroom went."

I will not trespass upon tlie indulgence of the reader ])y (juoting
more of the manifold notices of a similar nature which make up my
scrap book and wiiich if printed in one volume would afford an inter-
esting insight to the life of a police justice.

I desire to place myself on iccoid as apologizing for the crude
efforts (previously menti(tned) which in my youth I intlicted U[)on an
inoffensive jjublic in the mistaken belief that nature intended me for
an artist. I have endeuvoied to make at(Miement liy leliiujuishing
the use of the brusli many years ago. Nowadays, wiien I am in-
duced by the gentle reminder of my wife that some portion of the
interior of our dwelling needs touching up. I I'eluciantiy take it up, ^
but only to use it in connection with "readv mixed paint for house- [
hold use." [

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.j painting of Wasliington, and other examples of his skill, now in our
family, are distinguished for admirable treatment and faithfulness to
their originals. It has been remarked more than once that the Albany
•' Gladdings were born with paint brushes in their hands. It is a fact,
however, that a taste for drawing has developed at an extremely earl}'
age with most of my kindred. I am told that I could "draw a horse"
almost as soon as I could talk, and that it was not considered neces-
sary to append the name of the beast to distinguish it from other
creatures belonging to the animal kingdom.

The last of the Williams whose memory it is my sad privilege to
chronicle in this volume, William George Gladding, (belonging to
the tenth generation) was the son of Asa W. and Laura, daughter of
A. Connover of New York City. This bright young man whose span
of life encompassed but twenty years, bid fair to realize a career rich
in golden promise. An apt scholar, his gi'aduation from school at
sixteen was rapidly followed by his installation in a clerical position
with a firm identified with the Produce exchange of the City of New
York. Here he remained until within a few months of his demise.
His brief business career was characterized by all the attributes which
usually attend the development of a successful man : attentive to his
duties, ambitious and possessed of an inherent shrewdness that fore-
shadowed thrift, the future seemed for him fidl of encouragement.
But the realization never came. An incurable disease developed
which at first received ]»ut passing thought, but whose deadly work,
like an insidious growth which stealthily entwines itself upon a
stately tree onl}' to sap from it its vitality, soon manifested itself with
all the terror of its malign destructfulness. A trip to Dakota was
determined upon. It was thought that the climate of this section of
the far west might restore his health. Alone, handicapped by physi-
cal prostration, he felt that tlie effort for life should be made, that it
was worth the trial, and while those near and dear to him knew in
their aching hearts that the effort was a hopeless one, this brave
young man started on his journey. He reached his destination, the
^ trip having been made by slow degrees, only to find that the boon of
I health wliich he sought was far beyond tlie power of balmy atmos-
■• pliere or any known earthly power to restore. Then, realizing for
the lii'st time perhaps that his case was hopeles, the longing for home
came, and mother, and all the dear ones whum he had left behind.

In this hour of trial and affection his courage never failed. His pluck
was remarkable ; his bravery indeed was phenomenal. He started at
once on his return trip with one thought uppermost in his mind, — to
reach home to die. His last wish was '-to die with mother." Fate
ruled that this should be gratified. A few days after his arrival death
ended his suffering, on the 11th of August, 1892, just one day after
his twentieth birthday, he having been born August 10, 1872.

lu tlie natural order of events, someone, at some future time,
will like myself take up the self-imposed task of chronicling brief
histories of other Williams in our famil}' as j'et unborn. That time
will bring them upon this mundane sphere is as certain as fate. As
the tomb closes upon one, the cradle unfolds its protective influence
for another. As one in bent form, with whitened locks totters upon
his staff towards eternity another in cherub form and dimpled cheeks
and feature comes upon the scene. The withered flower is replaced
by the fairest bud, and thus William will like the brook "•go on for-
ever."

That those to follow may be God loving, upright citizens, true
to themselves, their country and their creator, is the fervent wish of
the writer of this chapter.

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<> Since our fore-father with faith undaunted

Went out from the slieltered home fold.

Into the unlinown future,

Into the paths untrod
Or marred by the fino'er of man : —

Fresh from the liand of (iod I

O brave were the noble women.
And a courao-e born of God

Inspired the sturd\' yeoman
As he looked on the virgin sod.

He knew God had implanted
This purpose witliin his breast.

To give to his children unborn
A home bj' liis labor blest.

For them he braved the seas,
For them the untried shore.

For them he toiled and trusted.
And conquered a new world's lore.

Snug in its rugged beauty
He built of the timber wild.

A tiny, leaf-crowned liome-nest.
To shelter his wife and child.

Then from this sheltered home nest

Our father's father went.
He answered the spirits calling —

'Twas His bidding: he was sent.

Ah ! he was the emancipator.
The counselor of the oppressed.

God had a work for him to do, —
He followed His behest.

O, Dear old *-Xorth West Corner",

To us the musical sound
Is as the ripples of laughing waters

By the glorious sunlight crown'd.

Here our Grandfather did his life-work,
The hero of his day.

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Never the poor oppressed, forsaken,
From his door was turned away.

Never the downtrodden

Stretched out the pleadhio- hand
But he felt the warm clasp of a brother

And was oathered into the band.

He spoke for the cause of the people;

Held the law of God above man's;
He heard each cry for help and gave

Unto their outstretched hands.

And when, the measure of days fultilled,

He heard the midnight call.
On shoulders worthy to wear it

Did his mantle of virtue fall.

Then from over the threshold

To his last resting place
They bore that which was mortal

To give to ''God's acre'' grace.

And his son, our father.

When his father's work was o'er,
Did honor to the teachings

Of him who had gone before.

In his life no stain of dishonor,

Insinceiity or sham :
He lived for truth, God and freedom.

And the brotherhood of man.

A goodly heritage is ours

Of character and worth —
Far more to be coveted

Than the accidents of birth.

And the low roofed cottage —
Its picture here you may see —

Is dear by its sacred memories.
Its childish joys, to me.

No palace, grand, imposing,

Of marble, brass, or stone.
Is as dear as the vine-clad cottage

In my loyal heart enthroned.

With its wide stretching tields,
Its orchard and its hill,

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The old ^ulf, deep and grand,
Witli its waters, nois}-, and still.

Its rugged, moss-covered rocks;

The grove of hemlocks be3'oud;
The Bear's Cave, and the cool, cool spring —

Xo nectar so sweet have I found.

O, memorv will always cherish,

And hang in a guarded place,
This picture so lovel3% so dear,

So full of a tender grace.

Nancy Corlyn Gladding Beebe.

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We attempt in the picture. Love Rocks Sliore. to portray the southern j
portion of Bristol shore adjacent to Walker's Cove, and the Love Rocks
shore as it appeared in the founders' days. The view is from the upper
front windows of the old Gladding house, corner of Hope and Walley st.
The wind-mill (burnt 1849) was at the foot of Walley st.. near the shore.
The trail on which the settler with his cattle is snaking the log became
Bristol's main street.

Rugged and strong is the old Gladding house,

That was builded a hundred years ago.

It stands near where the old. old house stood,

That was built years and years before.

What of that? An old house: like many an other; not better nor worse.

Ah, but this was my grandfather's house!

And here my father, with sisters three.

And brothers live, passed all tlieir youthful days.

They pLayed their plays as other children did,

And in schooling days, their place at school

Each one was sure to fill.

At church on Sabbath days you were sure to see

That row of rounded faces, in pink and white.

All crowned with curly hair.

Their garden wall was low but long.
And sweeping round enclosed a village square:
In this, and In tlie mill-lot too.
The onion and the carrot, the Bristol staples, grew.

This dear old house I it ever hath charms for me :

It's a link, a tie, that carries me back to years gone by.

This place the home of my kindred for centuries has been.

With pencil and pen I will try to portray

By a landscape, and thoughts in our muse.

Of the varying views from the dear old house by the sea.

In our muse from its upper western window panes

We see the weather-beaten shingles on the old wind-mill,

Its rotary top, and its stumpy weather-vane,

The slats and sails on its long angled vanes.

I hear its creaking wooden gears, and the whirring stones.

All these did well their part, and filled a want.

In our forefathers' days.

As o'er the scene I look I see the ever shifting tide;
The lazy moving clouds, beneath the arching blue;
The fishhawk with wings spread wide
With grace and ease skims o'er the seas.

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The points and headlands, and the ishinds, botli far and near.

Encircled by the flowing tides:

The far ott" land that seems to separate

The water from the sky.

On the near by shore T see the clam-man,

His basket, and wheelbarrow, and. basket and hoe in hand,

Seeking the luscious Rhode Island clam.

Were these things so a hundred years ago?

Did the gorgeous butterfly on great flapping wings go floating by?

Or was the bumblebee so neatly dressed

In bulf, and yellow, and bottle-green?

On gauzy wings did he sing mow-wou-owu

A hundred years ago? Yes: a hundred j'ears ago

The flowers their sweets did yield the butterfl\^ and bee to feed.

^Ij' thoughts ran back along the stream of time.

E'en back to when the red man dwelt upon these shores.

Yes; I saw the anxious look upon his face

While as j-et the curling smoke rose o'er their wigwam flres.

A forlorn-hope had the3'^ ; yet the}^ strove with might and main

Their cherished rights to maintain.

And I saw the usurpers' blood-stained hand

Drive him from his wigwam fires, and their cherished lands.

By conquest their lands the crown doth claim.

And seeks for men with pounds and pence to buy this stolen wealth.

[The Mount Hope lands (the Indian name was Pokonoket) were sold
Sept., 1680, to John Whaley, ^'athan Oliver. Kathaiiiel Byfield and Stephen
Burton. The consideration was eleveu hundred pounds of current money
of New England.]

Could these muiinming winds, or moving tides, talk I

And would tell us the things we wish to know

About these sturd\' pioneers in this wild and wooded land.

It was here, almost within one year, three score and more

Of these hard}' pioneers were settled.

With the very first from Plymouth Colony,

With hopes as high as heaven, our ancestors,

^Vith a goodly number more.

Migrating to the westward, came to settle here.
) Was this a "•western fever" move?
r Such thej" called it in those early times.

I From the first, in Roger's land, religious freedom was. for all.
I Here the Baptist or the (Quaker no longer need fear

The intolerant lash, or the noose in the rope, dungeon, or jail.

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In all the churches, with steeples so tall.

The rich, and the poor, their doctrines conld teach,

All tearless of laws.

The Qnal<er. in his tidy brown chnrch in tiie lane,

Would calmly wait for the spirit to move.

From our perch by the western window pane.
In our muse, we lecall the tradition-talk

About one John Gladding:, a venturous lad. just passing his teens.
With faith undaunted, went forth
From the scenes of his childhood.
His kindred and his parental home-fold.
Fearless and alone did he cross the briny deep
To a land, a world to him unknown.

Here he cast his lot with the Tilj^rim band on Plymouth shore.
With hi^h hopes, and strong riyht arm, he wrouo^ht
With Nature's bounties to make a home of his own.
In Alice, a dauj^hter of this Fil;^rim band.
He found an helpmate, to share his home.

When near two score years of hopes and fears
Of this short and chan^^ing life had passed away
We tind our ancestor once more upon the briny deep, —
This time in a larg^e market-boat. —

With all his cfoods and store, his wife, and children four
Bound for the Xarragansett Bay, manned bj' a clanish crew.
Our worthy grandsire master
And our grandam mate, and supercarjio too,
While the younger fry made up the crew.

Again we scan the horizon o'er
For life upon these waters blue;
Not for life upon a steam-propelled craft.
No, no! The thing was not so much as dreamed of then.
While o'er these matters we muse

Our craft, with her precious freight, has reached her destination.
Now we see them in this new and untried field.
Their hope and faith have brouglit them here
With full intent to stay, all secure, happy and free.
With willing hand-^, and nature's resources
Open to all, all may be happ}'' and free.

Happy and free in open camp, they will "'rough it" a while.
But see! they have a cow, and a mother sow.
With lots of little pigs.
And boxes and bundles a score.
I see! a reel, a great, and little spinning wheel.
No doubt our Puritan grandam is portrayed in Prov. ;^1 :

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TJ: She laj-eth lier hand to the spindle, and her hands holdeth tli(> dis-
taff.

21 : Slie is not alVaid of tlie snow for her hoiiseliohl : for all her house-
hold are clothed with scarlet.

27: She looketh well to the ways of her honschoid. and eateth not the
bread of idleness.

28: Her children rise up. and call her blessed : hei- husband also, and he
praiseth her.

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I Alleged Facts said to b3 authaiticated by Rssearchss of Rev. Dr. Washington
^ Gladden, Columbus. 0.

X From histoiical matter found in the British Museum the following

I has been compiled.

I The primitive ancestors of the Gladding family were Scandina-

! vians of the name of Montpicket, and dwelt for man}' years in an
old castle situated on the wild and rugged coast of Norway. It is
stated that the women of this old famil}- were noted for their virtue
and great beauty, and the men, for bravery and intelligence of such
high order that the}' were recognized as leaders in the many military
enterprises of their countrymen. So marked their military ability
that Rolf, a young Norwegian chief, appeals to the Montpickets of
his time for instructions and advice in regard to a contemplated mili-
tary expedition of the Scandinavians into France, of which he is the
leader. They advise him to renounce the policy of bloodshed and
plunder heretofore followed by his countrj-men on like expeditions
and to effect, with as little bloodshed as possible, a permanent Scan-
dinavian settlement in that country. Rolf heeded their advice, and
in time, as all students of history know, succeeded with but little
bloodshed in compelling king Charles to formally cede to him the
province which from its new lord and his warriors has henceforth
borne the name of Normandy. Not only did the Montpickets coun-
sel the young chief, but two members of the family, Charles and
Henr}', accompanied him on his warlike enterprise and were of great
service to him throughout the entire campaign. At its close Henry
returned to his native land, but Charles settled in Normandy, by the
side of his chief, and in time became one of his greatest barons.

Charles' descendants, for many generations, were an honor to his

great name. They were honored throughout the province as barons

of influence and ability, but none greater than Louis and Robert

Montpicket, who were followers of the great duke William, and in

his conquest of England fought gallantly at his side. In *.he battle

of Hastings (1066) Louis was killed, but Robert lived to see William

crowned king of England and to receive from that distinguished ^

i- individual some of the confiscated estate of the Anglo-Saxons as a t

< reward for his services. With this Robert Montpicket the genealogy <^

^; proper of the family begins. •>

^; At the close of the conquest Robert settled in Essex, and during '>

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He had two sons, William Montpicket and Charles Gemon (Gemon
being the Norman French of Montpicket.) Charles, who had a
great barony in Lincolnshire, had two sons. From his elder son,
William de Montpicket, descended the barons of that name whose
i- seats were at Overstead, Essex, and Montpicket town, London, of
which city the Montpickets were standard bearers or militar}- chiefs
in time of war. The younger son, Alared, who retained his father's
surname of Gemon. had large estates in P^ssex and Middlesex and
was a member of the king's privy council. His only son, Matthew,
born 1185, was for man}' 3-ears the king's chamberlain. Matthew
had one son, Ralph Gemon. who was the father of William Gemon,
who had two sons, James and Goderfy. James was born in 1205,
was counsellor of Richard I, and founder of the great line of Gem-
ons who hold estates to this day in Essex, Suffolk and Derby. God-
erfy, the younger son, surnamed De Cavendish from his estate in
Cavendish, was the father of Roger Cavendish who married the
Duchess of New Castle, by whom he had one son. Sir John Caven-
dish, chief justice of Richard IL Sij; John was connected by mar-
riage with the Petcevais''aiMi--'Kagt"ings-. and was the father of two
sons, Richard an^ Fhl'g'tv.^-.Hu^lHad' no issue. Richard had one
son, named Osberi. "'• ^^6ert having quarreled with his famih" re-
nounced its name! and.,tm>fc"tll'i^nanie^>'Df his estate Gladesfer as a
surname, (which was a cu^'oco.liv-fto-Ttife'ans uncommon at that time).
The name Gladesfer was probably used to designate a glade or open
swampy place in the forest. Osbert's only son, Edward, changed
the name to that of Gladewin, and his immediate descendants
changed Gladewin to Gladwin, and from Gladwin, as can be shown
by numerous records, was derived Gladou, Gladdon. Gladding,
Glading, Gladdin and Gladen.

H. A. GLADDING.

ALLEX I. GLADDING.

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MARY INGRAHAM GLADDING. f

Mary Ingraham Gladding (b. Sept. 14, 1808), was born in tiie old >
homestead. She was but five years old when her father died, and 4
continued to live with her mother in the old home until her mother's
death in 1835. She then entered the home of her sister Martha and
lived there until her death. In this sister's family she was always
the read}' helper and the children knew very little difference between
their own mother and aunt Marv. She was a member of the Conore- 1
gational church and much given to good works ; though not having
much of her own to bestow, she was often made llie almoner of the
bounty of others. Her willing feet would travel through mud and
snow, through sunshine and storm, to carry comfort to the suffering
and her ear was always ready to listen to their tale of sorrow. It
was on some such errand that she met her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Shep-
ard, when, upon her telling him what she was about to do, he said,
"Mary, we must call you the Good Samaritan", and the name clung
to her, in spite of her protestations, from that time. She died in the
simple, childlike faith in which she had lived, and according to her
own request was buried by the side of her mother in the old burying-
ground east of the common.

ALLEN I. GLADDING. I

Allen I. Gladding, the subject of this sketch, and the eldest child
of Richard Smith and Martha Claik Gladtiing, was born in Bristol,
R. I., Dec. 3, 1815. and was educated in the schools of that town.
In his early manhood he learned the cooper's trade, and later fol-
lowed the sea some and made one whaling voyage. At the age of
twenty-five he married Abby M. Brown, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. John Busted, in St. Michael's church, of which Mr.
Busted was then rector. He soon found that sea life was not to his
taste ; neither would it satisfy his ambitious disposition. At the age
of thirty-four, during the first gold excitement in California, he joined
a party about to seek their fortunes in the new country. Leav-
ing wife, children and friends, he embarked on a sailing vessel and '^
after a long and stormy passage around Cape Horn arrived in San 4
Francisco in Jan., 1850. He opened a large general merchandise <>
store. In 1851 he returned to Rhode Island for his wife and children. t
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horae-going was a sad one as during his absence death had taken his
oldest ehiUl, an unusually bright girl, between whom and her father
^, was a strong mutual attachment. Accompanied by his wife and f
J three remaining children he returned to California, by way of the •♦■
isthmus of Panama ; and from this time until his death he made Cal-
ifornia his home, several times visiting the home of his childhood.
During one of these visits he completed and had published the
"Gladding Chart." In preparing this chart his son Allen was a most
valuable assistant, as he took a great pride and interest in it. An
adept with his pen he spent months in preparing it, and only lived to
see the completed work. At twenty-three years of age he was a vic-
tim of typhoid fever, and in 18G7 the family returned to California.

Mr. Gladding then entered the real estate business, which he con-
tinued until incapacitated by illness. Overwork and close application
brought on paralysis, with which he was atliicted for several years,
and during this time his wife and youngest son died.

Like most of the early Californians Mr. Gladding had his financial
ups and downs. It was characteristic of the pioneers. Money was

I freely made and easil}- lost. Mr. Gladding was of that class of use-
ful persons who seek to enrich the world with muscle and brain. It
was his disposition to be generous to a fault. When he had money
it was free as water to all, and many a man did he give a start, that
is now prosperous. Always ready to respond to calls of charit3\
In religion he was an earnest Elpiscopalian. He was baptized,
confirmed, and married in 8t. Michael's church, Bristol, R. I.

To help plant the church in his adopted home was one of his first
efforts. He was one of the founders of Grace Church in San Fran-
cisco, and when he moved to Oakland in 1<S();> he was one of the
number to found St. Paul's, of which he was elected and con-
tinued Senior Warden until his death. Contributing freely, he ever
tried to promote its welfare. One who knew him as his rector de-
scril)es him as "foremost in good works, always active, and in his
place, — a man thoroughly to be depended upon."

Late in life many sad changes came to his lot but his noble soul

A- retained cheerfulness and faith through all.

I In 1.S8.S he visited the scenes of his boyhood for the last time.

J Returning to Oakland in October of that year, the following Febru-

I ary he entered into rest.

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AS SEEN FKOM MY WINDOW.

As I sit by my window today

A beautiful picture I see :
The harbor, its islands and points

Make a charming picture for me.

The Ferry point lies at my left,
The point of Popasquash at my right.

Between these points Hog Island lies,
And Prudence, with its beacon light.

Beyond Hog Island and Ferry point
The island of Rhode Island stands,

Noted for its lovely city queen.
And its thrifty farming lands.

Two other is^les make up the whole.
Set '•i'nthe?*6 rippling watery blue.

Castle and WalkerV is-le., they have
Their charins tJi.oi^gJj'ihej'be few.

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Walker's isle! the dear little spot :—
In vacation, done with book and class.

How oft we went to this dear little isle I

Happy childhood days, how soon they pass!

Castle Island with beacon strong.
Built by our grandsire years ago.

Still stands to warn the sailor of
Dangerous rocks that lie below.

As out on this picture I gaze

I think of our ancestors gone;
To them as well as us it was

A picture fair to look upon.

Two hundred years and more ago,
Grandsire with wife and children four

From Plymouth to Bristol sailed his craft
And landed on the Love Rocks shore.

He toiled on from year to year;

He taught his children right, from wrong,
They helped to build this grand old town

For they increased in numbers strong.

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Thoj' bad their homes as we liave now :-
They sailed o'er these waters blue;

Thej' rowed, and fished, tlie same as we.
And visited tiie islands too;

Gazed on this picture same as we.
At even-tide, at morn, at noon;

Looked on the lovely sunset clouds
And ":azed on the silver v moon.

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I look on the lovely sunset clouds

••With a feelintr akin to awe,"
For picture like this was never seen,

On canvas was never placed, for

No artist yet could ever sketch

Tiiose colors: rich, though deep or faint.
Beautiful shades of every hue,

God's own colors. O who can paint?

The sun has disappeared from si^iit
Behind the lovely waters blue.

The mantle of niofht has settled down
And hidden my picture fioni view.

Jllia T. Gi.auding.

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[A biographical sketch of the families of Peter Gladding, his parents, and
his grandparents.]

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There was a man in Bristol, a Rhode Island town,
Peter was his name, born and educated in this town.

Like the Apostle Peter, whose name he bears.

In manner of speech was brusque and blunt.

Yet a spirit of righteousness ruled all his words and acts.

The fraud, — that fraud who dare show his hand, —

Be he rich, or be he poor,

A sharp reproof from him would surely get.

Though kindly meant, yet for this trait
He often got ill will and hate.

Upon the sail-loft' floor, so wide and deep.
Is where .he. "w-lioughtv with palm, and needle, and marlin
spike. ,«v.-.

He dear}5'''l8v^V.!hia!-ho.cik-s--ftfi^4iis flowers ;
But music was his great delight.
His skillful hand an instrument of music made,
With catgut strings and rosin bow.

He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal choir when but
eleven years old. There are many people still living who remember
the large bass-viol that Peter Gladding used in leading the choir in
the quaint old M. E. chapel on Bristol Common.

LINE OF DESCENT.

The line of descent from the settlers is as follows :
[1st generation.] John and P^lizabeth Gladding, the settlers,
married at Newbary, Mass., 1666. [2d gen.] Their son. John
Gladding, and Alice, daughter of Uzell WardelL married at Bristol,
R. I. [3d gen.] Their son John married July 2, 1716, Martha, 1
daughter of Richard Smith, wlio was the first town clerk of Bristol. |
[4th gen.] Their son John married Sept. 2o, Mary Drown. [5th |
gen.] Their son, Daniel, married . . . Susan, daughter of . . . ^

Wardwell, (descendants of Uzell Wardell.] (6th gen.) Their son

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* Daniel married. .... Sarah, daughter of . . . Alger, of Warren.
I (7th gen.) Their children were Peter, Daniel 1st, Josiah, Daniel
<' 2d, Dolly 1st, Henry White. (He married Abby Munroe. Located l
i in Warren. There carried on the sailmaking business.) Joseph A. t
i married Ruth Ann Brown. This family located at Woonsocket, ^
R. 1. He was a merchant tailor of that place. Dolly married j
I William Manchester, of Bristol. Henrietta died aged about 20.
John O. A. died in infancy' : — eleven children in all. Their mater-
nal grand maternal giandpareuts, the Algers, of Bristol, were noted
for liberal generosity ; their home obtained the significant sobriquet.
The Pilgrim's Tavern. They were pioneer Methodists. Mr. Alger
was the sail and tent maker of Wanen. Their father Daniel was
apprenticed to the sailmaking trade with Mr. Alger. He also married '
Mr. Alger's daughter Sarah, a gentle and motherly spirited woman.
Daniel Gladding established the sail, awning and tent business in
Bristol which he continued through life. His eldest son Peter made
a few voyages, acting the part of seaman in early manhood. He
soon turned his attention to the sail-loft. His father and himself
formed a copartnership that carried on a successful business for
many years.

PATERNAL GRANDPAREXTS.

Peter's paternal grandparents, Capt. Daniel and Susan Wardwell,
were worth}^ substantial citizens. Capt. Gladding was one of the
old-time merchant-captains : master and ship owner, in the carrying
and trading business, mostly between the American ports. His home
store or store-house and wharf were on Thames street, south of the
old sugar hou!?e, — all now ver}' much changed : the old buildings giv-
ing place to new, owned b}^ the Wardwell Lumber Co. The accom-
panying picture is a good representation of the aforesaid.

They had six daughters and three sons : Nathaniel, Daniel and
Peter. Peter, the younger brother, died at sea, when aged about 20
or more. Daniel is the younger, — Daniel of this subject. Nathan-
iel was one of Bristol's business men, like his father, master and
ship owner and trader, or merchant captain.
^ The following represents Capt. Nat's characteristic features. >

4 Like Job, feet was he to the lame, eyes was he to the blind, and ears i
X to the deaf, and the cause he knew not, that he sought out. At one |
I time he made a Cea.st, and invited a goodly number of his neighbors,
none that were well to do, but the poorest of the poor, and such as
the witless — the feast our Savior recommends.

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Capt. Daniel Gladding, on one of his voyages to Philadelphia, 4

while his vessel was lying at the wharf, on a Sunday, happened to ^

fall in with the Methodists. On his return home he related to his ^

wife the incident, and what he heard, and what he thought of the

Methodists and their new doctrine saying, "■Why, Susie, the man I

heard preach talked just as we believe."

It is probable their faith in the old Calvinistic doctrine had become
rather shaky.

Not long after this incident two strange gentlemen, on horseback,
passed his house. They had scarce passed when the thought came
to him that one or both were Methodist Episcopal preachers. AVith
this thought he started after them on the run, and hailed them near
the town bridge. His impression was true : one was none other than
the later well known Jesse Lee. The other gentleman's name is not
known. They had come f.ronu Newport and were going to Provi-
dence. They listened .t© -the captaln's'entreaty and turned back to
his house, as portrayed in the picture. The}' planned for the elder
to preach to them that evening in the Congregational church. At
the time appointed the bell was rung. No sooner than parson White,
(the preacher in charge), heard that bell strike than he hastened to
the church with the inquiry why the bell was rung. When informed
that Elder Lee, the Methodist preacher, was to preach there that ev-
ening, he said, "-No, he won't: I will not have it; no, I won't." He
little thought what he had done. This act was just what the Metho-
dists needed to start the methodist lire and set the ball rolling.

The meeting was adjourned to Capt. Gladding's house. Thus it
happened that Capt. Gladding's became the cradle of Methodism in
Bristol. Here Jesse Lee preached the first Methodist sermon on a
summer evening, 1790.

PETER GLADDING— SECOND PART.

Peter, son of Daniel and Sarah Alger Gladding, was twice married :
— first wife was Mary Friend, by whom he had four sons. The elder,
William O. Gladding, survived tlie three younger, who died in in- 4

fancv. William O. was a good l)oy and made a good, worthy and 4
upright citizen, inheriting his mother's quiet and lovely spirit. He t
married Cynthia Sacy, of Newport. They had no offspring. Wil-
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died at Newport, Sept. 21, 1899, aged 6G years. He was the last
descendant of Peter Gladding branch.

Mr. Gladding murried the second time July 1, 1802, Hannali Hall
P^asterbrooks, daughter of the late Crawford and Hannah H. Easter-
brooks, of Bristol. IShe was an estimable woman, having a noble
spirit.

For a period of thirty-five years Mr. Gladding was the town clerk
of Bristol. Mr. Gladding found in his wife a very important aid in
his oflicial duties in the clerk's office, more so in his declining 3ears.
She developed surpiising fauiiliarity with the oflicial business of the
town. Mr. Gladding w;is the 7tli in direct descent from Richard
Smith, who was Bristol's first town clerk. He labored under an in-
firmity of sight, from which he sought relief by submitting to a sur-
gical operation with uudoubting confidt-nce ; l)ut his ph3'sical energies
in consequence of another disease was not equal to his fortitude and
courage. He said. "M}' case is in the hands of God. If I come
out well, all right; if not, all is well." But he sank under the effort
and passed away Oct. 22, 1883, aged 78, and now sleeps in hope of
the return of our Savior.

His widow survived hiin near seventeen years. She was appointed
deputy town clerk of Bristol, and served in that capacity with re-
markable ability : surprising, the clearness with which she passed
over the man}' business details connected with her office. She was a
generous and noble spirited woman, and lived a long and useful life.
She ceased her work in the early part of 1900, being nearh' 81 years
old. Uncle H.

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^'° THE PROVIDENCE CLADDINGS.

The larger portion of the Gladdings in Providence are the descen- |
dants of Jonathan, grandson of the settlers. Their line of descent >
is as follows, Gen. one : ^

John and Elizabeth Rogers Gladding married at Newbary, Essex
CO., Mass., 1606.

Gen. two: These their cliildren, born at Newbar_y : Susan, Oct. 6,
1668; John jr., Oct. 11, 1070; William, July 23, 1673; Elizabeth,
Sept 15, 1671); Hannah, Nov. 8, 1081.

Gen. three: John jr. and Alice Wardell Gladding married at Bris-
tol, R. I., Oct. 13, 1093. They had eleven children. Their (4)
child Jonathan sen., was born at Bristol, Jan. 5, 1701. I regret my
inability to learn more facts concerning this ancestor, the head of the
Jonathan branch and father of the four families that located in Prov.
idence in the last days of the colonial period. It is probable he was
a resident of Bristol all his days, and his remains now lie with his
fathers in the old Bristol burying grounds.

Gen. four : The four sons of Jonathan sen., are as follows:
*11 Jonathan jr., *12 Nathaniel, *13 Timothy, and *14 Benjamin.
I fear it is an unfortunate matter my not finding any records, that
would at least give the names of the wives, and mothers of the forty
children that were born to these four brothers.

DESCENDANTS OF JONATHAN THE 2D.

Gen. 4, *11 Jonathan jr. was the father of four sons and four
daughters. His oldest son, Allen, gen. 5, *26, married Charlotte
Carpenter. I think he was a grocer, at 190 South Main st. Allen's
son, gen. 6, No. 7o, Kinsley C. Gladding, was the artist and orna-
mental painter of 131 South Main st. Allen's sister, 29 Susan,
married Wm. Davenport ; 32 Sarah married Walker Humphrey.

Capt. John Gladding, youngest son of Jonathan jr., was a captain
in the war of 1815. He acted a part at the Field's Point earthworks
defence; — more not known. Grocer and ship chandler. South Main
St. Married Mary Tillinghast. Their children were 80 Josiah G.,

^ married Marv Brown. Thev had two children, Wm. B. and Marv

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■< Augusta. 81 Louisa, married Wm. Brown ; 82 Henry G. Gladding,

-( cashier of Exchange bank, residence Union st. ; 83 Elizabeth ; 84

\ John C, married Abby Parmenter ; they had children : Ann E., Su-

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Benjamin C, married Hannah, daughter of Wm. Pope. Their chil-
dren, MaryT., Frank. Mr. Gladdin"- leading official of the Phenix ir-
on foundry. Providence; 85 Mary, 86 Margaret, S('> Allen, 87 Joseph.

DES('EXDAXTS OF NATHANIEL, SENIOR.

Gen. 4, 12 Nathaniel Gladding sen., also had four sons and four
daughters, of whom we know but little, nor their names.

Gen. 5, 38 Warren was the father of one daughter, Ruth. 39 Na-
thaniel jr. children were two sons and four daughters. His oldest
son, gen. 6, 91 Abraham sen., was a boot and shoe dealer. More
than this is not known. His son, gen. 7, IGl Thomas C. Gladding,
married Hannah, daughter of Benjnniin and Carrie Pendleton, whole-
sale merchant, — Day & Gladding, — Water st. They had five daugh-
ters and one son — Thomas E. One daughter, Mary, was the wife of
Rev. Wm. H. Fish. 162 Abraham 8. jr., (brother of the above
Thomas C.), harness maker by trade; in later days in the market
business. He married Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and
Eliza Hathawa}'. They had two daughters, and five sons all active
business men of Providence. Cynthia A., wife of the late Isaac
Turner. Gen. 6, 94 Jarvis E. (iladding, merchant-tailor, 148 Broad
st. He was twin. Married first, Ann B. Fenner ; second, Harriet
P., daughter of Nathan and Dolly Wood Long.

/ 41. Hale Gladding brothers, of Warren :

Of the al)ove Hale, and his six children, very little to us is known.
His oldest son, captain Thomas D. Gladding, married Sarah, daugh-
ter of Norris H. Hul)bard. To them were born ten children, who
are largely residents of Providence. His son Charles mariied Ruth
Shove. Their children are Reuben, of Pawtucket, Francis — was
keeper of a boarding-stable. Broad St., — Edmond Q., retail grocer,
113 South St. 103 James W. Gladding was father of children.

The oldest daughter, 188 Julia I)., is the wife of Benjamin Mantou,
U. S. consul to Rio Janeiro. S. A.

TIMOTHY GLADDING,

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ing to the chart he was the father of thirteen children. We think
tlicy all claim Providence as the home of their childhood. Timothy
Gladding erected tlie tirst dvvelliug on Westminster street about 1764.
He was a merchant-tailor, and used the west end of this dwelling for
his shop, or shop and store, while the family occupied the upper part.
Gen. 5. His son Timothy, continued the business of his father.
He married Betsey, daughter of tleacon I'ei'rin. They had eleven
children, six daughters, and five sons who were prominent business
nen for many Nears, proprietois of the leading book-stores in Provi-
dence.

JOHN J., SON OF 13 TIMOTHY, SEX.

46 John J. Gladding, brother of Timothy, born July, 1776, died
1841, was twice married : first, March 28, 1803, to Mary Perrin ; sec-
ond, to Clarissa Jacobs; mother of five children; residence 101
Chestnut street. This family may well be called a family of shop-
keepers.

j GEORGE VV , SON OF 13 TIMOTHY, SEN.

51 George W. Gladding was twice married : first, Ann Jacobs, of
Thomastown, Conn ; second, Rebecca Hill. George W., born Sept.
!), 1787, died Aug. 4, 1839. Ann Jacobs, died ag. near 18 yrs. Re-
becca, born Sept. 1<S, 1796, died July 21, 1884. The family resi-
dence, 7 Washington street. He was the founder of the noted Glad-
ding dry goods house, of Providence. George and Rebecca had four
daughters and eight sons, (ieorge F., born 1815, Benjamin H.,born
1818, and George W., their father, were the proprietors of the Glad-
ding store, so well known througiiout this state and eastein Connec-
ticut, founded 1805, l\y Matthew Watson and George W. Gladding,
35 Cheapside, (the southern end of Noith Main st. was known as
Cheapside), 1815. George W. Ghidding, 35-37 Cheai)side. 1830,
George F. and B. H. Gladding. 186:?, B. H. Gladding, 35-37, N.
; Main st. 1880, B. H. Gladding & Co. B. H. Gladding, 96 West-

< minster st., J. H. Comstock, 32 Exchange Place. This store still
i retains its original name although its former managers and owners,

< the Claddings, are all dead.

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Gladding, born 1815, married Mary Arnold Earl Oct. 2:5, 1843. \
Children were Sail}' Earl and Sarah Earl, twins, Emma Augusta. >
^121 Rebecca A., born 1817, married Jolin Mahoney. 122 Benjamin f
Ilill, 1818, married Sarah Taft. Children: a Jane H., married Ed-
ward Clark ; b Mary Ann and C. Harriot Louisa, wives of J. H.
Comslock ; * 123 John H., 1819 ; 12+ Jane H., born 1821, died aged
20; 125 James W., born 1822; 12G Lydia Ann, l)orn 1823, married
George Welch ; 127 Harriot L., born 1825, married Prof. E. Jillson ;
128 Nathaniel I., dietl ; 129 Monroe H., lieutenant U. S. A., died at
Beaufort, N. C, 1862, aged 34: 130 Marvin A., born 1.S31.

*/ 123 John Hill, born Dec. 1'.), 1819. married Lydia, daughter of
Dr. E. A. Brown, May, 1843.

CHILDREN OF JOHN AND LYDIA, OF TENNESSEE,

Gen. 7, * 208 George Washington; 209 John Hill ; 210 James
Wilson ; 211 Frederick Earl ; 212 Nelson A. ; 213 Benjamin M. H. ;
214 EarlBrown, died. (See chart, p. a.)

This famil}' may well be called a Tennessee famih'.

/ 52 Nicholas B. Gladding married Rebecca, daughter of Rev. J.
Wilson. They had three sons and five daughters. (See chart, {). K)

BENJAMIN GLADDING.

/ 14 Benjamin Gladding. Of this wife nothing is known. His
three sons and eight daughters see : chart, p. L Anstras married
Benjamin Snow of Providence. P^mma married Samuel W. Wheeler.
One son died at sea. Neither of the sons left any offspring. The
name ceases with this family. He was barber and wig-maker at 63
Weybosset street.

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THE SEVEN BROTHERS.

The seven brothers, and two sisters, Polly and Susan, were the
children of Josiah Gladding, generation 5, number 2, who was born
at Bristol, R. 1., about 1741, his wife's name not knoAvn. He re-
moved with his family from Bristol to Middletown, Conn., about
1780.

Ezra Gladding, the first of the seven brothers, was father of
three children : Emily, Jeremiah, and Ezra. Nothing more of this
family to us is known than the following incident: Abont 1842 or 3,
or when I was about fifteen, I went with my father on an overland
journey from Waterville, Oneida count}', N. Y., in our own convey-
ance, to Biistol, R. I. On our return we crossed the Connecticut
river at Hartford. Near the river we visited a Gladding family,
cousins of my father. I now think this family must have been either
Ezra's, or his bother James'.

Josiah Gladding, the second brother, had fourteen children ; and
thirty-one grandchildren, bearing the name Gladding, are mostly
located in Vermont, New York city, and Brooklyn. Walter Mare-
nus Gladding, of Brooklyn, N. Y., has the honor of being the father
of two daughters, Haiiot E., born 1893, and Gertrude L., born
1897, first born bearing the name Gladding of the eleventh gener-
ation. The late Judge William J. Gladding, of Sheepshead Bay,
N. Y., was of this family. See his article, page 83.

[3 and 4] Joseph and Timothy Gladding located at Albany,
N. Y"'. It is said their descendants were born with a paint-brush in
their hands, as so many of them were ornamental decorators and
painters. See page 29.

[5] John Gladding, born 1782, married Mary Ritlor. They
removed to Ashtabula county, Ohio. See Judge Henry A.'s remarks,
page 27.

[6] James S. Gladding. We regretted the meagre informa-
tion we have of this large family. All we know is the names on the
chart.

^ [7] Daniel S. Gladding married Sally Patten. They had three t

I children. Paper box manufacturer, of New Haven, Conn. Their |
j grandson, Henry H. Gladding, civil engineer, and his family, are '^
all that remain of Daniel S. descendants. Unclk H. <^

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GLADDING FAMILY REUNION NO. 2.

1890

1900

DEAR OLD BRISTOL.

The Gladdiuirs' American Ancestral Home.

Tiisten to their call. waftin<f on gentle breezes,
O'er Rhode Is<land's salubrious clime,
Freighted with frateinal love!
Once more old Bristol calls her children home.

The door's ajar! The latch-string out!

Hasten to the Gladdings' feast of kindred love.

And raise on high your honored name,

Ye children's children, now scattered o'er our wide domain.

We have already extended this work beyond our first intent ; hence
we must be content with a short story relating to our second reunion.
Especially so, as it is thought well to insert what the Providence and
Bristol papers have to say on this occasion. The reader must make
due allowance for the prominence the reporters have given to Uncle
Henry. These reporters know nothing of the help and support Un-
cle H. received from various of the cousins, — for which he wishes to
extend grateful thanks to them.

It is a matter of regret that the announcement of the occasion was
not published a year in advance. The object of a family reunion is
not only for pleasure, but it is a very fruitful source for real good.
It being a mass gathering of the whole family, like the net in the
parable, that gathered of every kind, so a family reunion brings to-
gether all grades of the family, who, by the nature of the occasion,
become predisposed to make the occasion both pleasurable and bene-
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of spirit, nssimilating and binding the various families, as it were, ^

into one groat famiij' bearing tlie same name. This gives prestige >

and power, producing a laudable pride in one's own family and its >

common name, — also creates a desire to maintain the integrity of the >

< famil\- and its name. *

THE COMMITTEE .•

Chairman, HP:NRY C. GLADDING, Providence,

BENJAMIN C. GLADDING, Providence,
DANIEL W. GLADDING, Warren,
NATHANIEL GLADDING, Bristol,
SIDNEY B. GLADDING, Newport.

[From the Simdaj' Telej^rain. Prov.. K. I., of July 15. 1900.]

THE GLADDING FAMILY TO HOLD A liELXlOX AT BRISTOL

Descendants of John and Elizabctli Gladdinj; to Meet at D"\Volf Inn
as Thej- Did 10 Years Ay;(),

Just ten years ago the 27th of this coming August the town of
Bristol, R. I., was the scene of a remarkable famil}' reunion. On
that occasion the descendants of John and Elizabeth (Rogers) Glad-
ding, to the number of about 100, gathered in Grand Array hall and
passed togetiier a most delightful and piofitable day. "Without the
storm raged furiously. Those who remember the occasion will recall
it as one of tlie worst storms of the season. Yet this was not
enough to deter the members of this old and distinguished family
from the enjoyment of the delights they had pictured to themselves
so long in advance and to which they had been looking forwaid with
so much pleasurable anticipation. Within the hall sunny faces and
liglit hearts bade defiance to the storm, and what with music, song,
oratory, wit and humor and all that goes with such a reunion a day
was spent that will live foiever in the memory of those who were
fortunate enough to be present.
< In the decade which has passed since that epoch in the history of >

the Gladding family, the fountain head and mainspring of it all has y

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not been idle. One reunion, so successfully and royally carried out,
but whetted his appetite for more, and no sooner was it over than ^
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union was in great part due, set about the task of preparing a gene- *
alogical history of tlie Gladding family, and incidentally to prepare t
for another reunion to be held at some future date. T

The time for the second reunion has now arrived. All the neces- >
sary arrangements have been completed : invitations to the number I
of nearly 500 have been sent out, and on next Thursday, the 19th of
this present month, the town of Bristol will have for the second time
the honor of entertaining the reunited members of the Gladding
family.

The place selected for the reunion is the DeWolf Inn, where every
convenience and accessory is afforded. In many ways it will be a
unique and notable event. Not every state in the Union will be rep.
resented, although it is possible that every state has its descendant
of John and Elizabeth Gladding. From Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ver-
mont, Massachusetts, Kentucky, New York, Mississii)pi and Kansas,
however, there will be Gla-ddings present, and among them will be
some of the most distinguished and successful men of their respect-
ive commonwealths.

The Gladding family is a numerous one, and in the more than two
and a half centuries that have ehipsed since the first progenitor of the '
name landed on American soil has scattered its seed in man}- quar-
ters of the globe. To secure the names and addresses of even those
residing in the United States would be a Herculean task, and more
than one man could aiccomplish in many j-ears. The 500 names to
which circulars have been sent announcing the coming reunion, there-
fore, must not be supposed to repi'esent the entire family. They are
those names only which Mr. Henr}' Gladding, the famih' historian,
familiarly known as "Uncle Henry," has been able to learn in his
ten years of research. Of course, the younger generations are not
included, and there are many others living in Providence and the ,
near vicinity who will attend the reunion as a matter of course. To I
many of these ''Uncle Henry" did not send any circular, since he
can just as easily extend them an invitation byword of mouth. From |
the number of acceptances received from those living in distant
places, "Uncle Henry" is of opinion that there will be at least 250
men and women of Gladding name and Gladding blood at the ap-
proaching famil}' reunion.

Following the precedent of the former reunion, no formal pro-
gramme has been arranged for this one. "Uncle Henry" does not
consider a set schedule of events the most conducive to enjoyment,

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I and his word is law in everything connected with the Gladding fam-
I ily in its concrete form. Everything, as far as possible, must be
t spontaneous and extemporaneous. If the Gladdings have any special |
<^ characteristics, outside of strict integrity, undaunted energy and an ^
inborn desire to elevate themselves and do something useful in the "^
world, it is a genial, mirthful disposition. They are fond of social inter-
course, and in the different states their history shows that tliey have
been accustomed to hold small family reunions from time to time.

No need to fear, then that the absence of a pre-arranged pro-
gramme will detract from the pleasure of the occasion. There will
be enough to take up the attention of all, and a dull moment will
have no place in DeWolf Inn on the 19th of July, 1900.

At 9 o'clock according to the present plans, the Gladdings from>
far and near will meet each other at the appointed place of festivity,
and the scene which will follow from that time until the grand dinner
is served at 2 o'clock in the afternoon must be left to the imagina-
tion. It does not take a ver}' imaginative mind to conceive that there
will be enough to do and to talk about to fill in the intervening time
pleasantly and profitably.

The dinner at 2 o'clock will be a sumptuous affair. All will sit [
down together and partake in a body, not only of the delectable |
viands, but of the '"feast of reason and flow of soul," which is sure j
to be the chief feature of the repast. There the familv wit and I
family humor will find its surest outlet, and hilarit}' and happiness
will for the moment reign supreme.

Poems will be read and speeches made, of coui-se. Among those
who will read poems, which will be original, as nothing else is toler-
ated at the Gladding family reunion, are Hezekiah Butterworth of
the Youths Companion, Boston ; Henrj' C. Gladding, belter known
as Uncle Henry, Providence; Nancy C. Gladding-Beebe, and others
whose names have not yet been learned.

Appropriate badges have been prepared for the event, and every
Gladding present at the reunion will be expected to wear one during
the day. The festivities will last through the day, and not until the
^ lengthening shadows pioclaim the near approach of night will the ^
I happy family begin to l)id each other good-bye, some to meet again ^
< frequently as of yore, others perhaps at some future reunion, and ^
others again in the great unknown beyond the grave. >

V The history of the Gladding family is inseparal)ly linked with >

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ia the United States, and especially with the town of Bristol, one of ,^
^ the founders of which was John Gladding, from whom the present t
1 Gladding family is directly descended. Back of tliat little ctin be
^ traced of the family genealogy, l»ut the following taken from histor- >
'' ical matter found in the British Museum will serve to show that it is
a very ancient family :

"The primitive ancestors of tl)e Ghidding family were Scandina-
vians of the name of Mont picket, and dwelt for many years in an
old castle situated on the wild and rugged coast of Norway. It is
stated that the women of this family were noted fcjr their virtue and
gr(?at beauty, and the men for bravery and intelligence of such high
order that they were recognized as leaders in the many military en-
terprises of their countrymen. So marked was their n)ilitarv ability
that Rolf, a young Norwegian chief, appealed to the Montpickets of
his time for instruction and advice in regard to a military expedition
of the Scandinavians into France, of which he was the leader. By
following their advice Rolf, as all students of history know, succeeded
with but little bloodshed in compelling king Charles to formally cede
to him the province since known by the name of Normandy. Two
members of the Montpick'et family accompanied Rolf on his expedi-
tion and were of great service to him during the campaign. These
were Charles and Henry, the latter of whom returned to his native
heath at the close of the war, the former settling in Normandy, be-
coming in time one of his chief 's greatest barons.

"•The descendants of Charles, tor many generations were an honor
to his name. They were honored throughout the province ns barons
of influence and ability, but none greater than Louis :ind Robert
Montpicket, who were followers of the great Duke William, and
fought gallantly under his b;muei- duiing his conquest. of England.
In the battle of Hastings, lOGG, Louis was killed, but Robert lived
to see William crowned king of England, and to receive from that
monarch some of the contlscated estates of the Anglo-Saxons as a
reward for his services. With this Robert Montpicket the genealogy
proper of the family begins.

"At the close of the contest Robert settled in Essex, and during ^
his life held that and an adjoining shire as a baronsige from the king. t
He had two sons, William Montpicket and Charles Gemon, (Gemon

being the Norman F'rench for Montpicket.) Charles had two sons. >
From his elder son, Willi:im de Montpicket, descended the barons of >
that name whose seats were at Overstead. Essex, and Montpicket

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town, London, of wliicli the Montpickets were standard bearers and
military chiefs in time of war. The younger son Alard, who retained
his father's name of Gemon, had a son Matthew, who was for many
years the king's ch;imberlain. Matthew had a son. Ralpli Gemon, who \
was the father of William Gemon, who had two sons, James and
Godfre}'. James was the founder of the great line of Gcmous, who
hold estates to tiiis day in Essex, Sutlblk and Derby. Godfrey, the
younger son, surnamed DeCavendish, was the father of Roger Caven-
dish, who married the Duchess of New Castle, b3- whom he had one
son, Sir John Cavendish, sir John had two sons, Richard and Hugh.
Riciiard had one son, 0.sl)ert. Osbert quarrelled with his family, re-
nounced its name, and adopted that of Gladesfor. His only son,
P^dgar, changed the name to Gladewin, which was changed by his im-
mediate descendants to Gladwin, and from Gladwin, as the records
show, were derived the names Gladon, Gladdon, Gladding, Glading,
Gladdin and Gladen."

The first Gladding to land on this side of the world was John,
who was born in England in 1640, and came to this countiy at the i
age of twenty years, in 1660. He settled at Newbury port in the
Plymouth colony, and in 1666 married P>lizabeth Rogers. After the
King Philip war, which opened the Mount Hope lands to white set-
tlers, he removed to Rhode Island and in 1680 settled in Bristol with
his wife and four children. His was one of the first white families
there. He assisted in the founding of the town, and was one of the
seventy-six electors at the first town meeting, September, 1681.

There were born and lived the heads of seven generations. Six of
them died there and the seventh died in New York state. The prog-
eny of 'these seven Gladdings are scattered all over the country, and
it is said that no Gladding has yet been found in this countrv whose
ancestry can not iie traced back to the original John Gladding.

The monument, a picture of which appears herewith, is designed
by ''Uncle Henry" (iladding to commemorate the seven progenitors
named above. It is to be erected in Bristol near wheie they are
buried. In his history of the Gladding family. Uncle Henry says:

''This monument migiit well be calletl the Monument of the Seven
Johns, from these peculiar circumstances: The first born to the Glad- |
ding family in America, for six generations in succession, was a son, >
and all named John, after their father John, the settler. I claim the >
first six as grandparents ; the seventh was my father's brother. This

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one was buried at his adopted home, Pharsalia, Chenango county, |
N. Y." t

'•Uncle Hem-}'" is in many ways one of tlie most interesting old >
men in Rhode Island and he is greatly beloved l)y all the mem- l
bers of his great family, for he numbers among his children all
throuoh whose veins runs the good i^ld Scandinavian blood of the
original John.

He was born in Chenango county, N. Y., in 1827. He learned
the machinist's trade, and in 1857 came to this state. He was the
first man employed at the Burnside Rifle works when it was started
in Bristol, and he followed the concein when it removed to Provi-
dence. Later he was foreman of the Union Screw P^actory, now de-
funct, but the greater part of the time since leaving the Burnside
works he has been in business for himself. For the past ten years
he has devoted his time chiefly to looking after his property on Hop-
pin street where he lives, and to the preparation of his family gene-
alogy. In addition to his other attainments, he writes poetry and
and sketches with no little skill.

Of course, being the mainspring of the whole business Uncle Henry
is chairman of the committee of arrangements for the reunion. The
other members are Benjamin C. Gladding, Providence ; Daniel W.
Gladding, Warren ; Nathaniel Gladding, Bristol ; and Sidney Glad-
ding, Newport.

The members of this old and respected family whose pictures ap-
pear in connection with this sketch are just a few of the representa-
tive ones of Rhode Island. Most of them have taken active part in
preparing for the coming reunion, and all of them were on the com-
mittee of arrangements at the previous festival.

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PROCEEDINGS AT THE SECOND REUNION, 1900.
The Gladding family reunion held at Bristol 1<S90 proved so enjoy-
able an occasion a strong desire was expressed for another reunion
not later than a decade. As the time drew near enquiries were made
concernino; the second reunion. No move was made, till rather late
for an occasion of this kind. But finally an organized move started,
and a committee was chosen as follows :

THE COMMITTEE .-

Chairman, HENRY C. GLADDING, Providence,

BENJAMIN C. GLADDING, Providence,
DANIEL W. GLADDING, Warren,
NATHANIEL GLADDING, Bristol,
SIDNP^Y B. GLADDING, Newport.

July 19, 1900, was chosen for the:Q'ccasi,on. Every known party
in any way connected with the family, by bfood or marriage, was cor-
dially invited to participat-e^or send compliments.

The DeWolf Inn, Thames street, Bristol, pleasantly located at the
water's edge, was secured for the occasion. Music for the reunion
was furnished by Lavey's orchestra.

The day was fine and the fish-hawk fiew hiofh.
And the cousins came, bj' the boats and o'er the rail.
With eajj^er haste they hie unto the ^atherino: place.
Ah. full well they know how soon the fun betfins !

We will not attempt to describe all the scenes and acts at the in-
formal exercises at a family reunion, but would advise the reader to
attend and participate.

A most excellent dinner was served from 12 to 2 o'clock, after
which all present repaired to the parlor on the second floor, where
the exercises of the day were held. Cousin Ex-Lieut. Governor
T. C. Wardwell, of Bristol, called the cousins to order, in his easy,
fraternal way welcoming all to this grand old town, our ancestral
home.

He then introduced cousin Royal H. Gladding, a prominent young
lawyer of Providence, as the [)residing spirit, master of ceremonies.
. Mr. Gladding made a few appropriate remarks. He then read the
following from

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Letters and Telegrams :

Boston, (Mass..) July 12, 1900.
^ Dear Uncle HeniT :

^^ I acknowledge receipt of your very kind In- I

vitation to attend the Re-Union of the GhTdding Family at Bristol,
and would be glad to do so and deliver an address as I had the pleas-
ure of doing 10 years ago ; but I have already made arrangements to
be in New York on the 19th, on important business, which makes it
impossible for me to attend.

I am sure you will have a pleasant time and a very interesting
meeting, and you deserve much credit for the interest you have taken
in this matter.

Thanking you for your kind remembrance and wishing you much
success I remain.

Very Sincerely Yours,

PHILIP H. COYLE.

City of Detroit, (Mich.,) July 3d, 1900.
H. C. Gladding, Providence, R. I. :
Dear Sir,

Y'"our cordial invitation to attend a reunion of the
Gladding family to be held at Bristol, R. I., July 19, 1900, received
this day.

Much as I should like to, I regret to say circumstances will pre-
vent my attendance this time.

Trusting I shall be able to be with 3'()u at the next reunion, I
remain,

Sincerely yours,

FRANK H. GLADDING.

[Telegram.] V'icksburg, ]\Iiss., 19lh.

To H. C. Gladding, Ch. Gladding Reunion :
My congratulations to members of Gladding reunion. May you
live long and prosper. Am with you in spirit.

ROBERT A. QUINN.

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^ Fitchburg, Mass., April 13th, 1900. ;

i- Uncle Henry — '

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entirely favorable for such an event, still, I cannot give you much, >
or any encouragement, for ray attendance. I have a store, and con- >
stitute "boss and all hands," and as to making any sure dates, that .>
is an impossibility for me. I generally come that way the week of \y
the ''4th," and I may possibly do so this year, and if I do, would
be pleased to meet all of ray unknown cousins, also uncle Henry.
Respectfully,

D. P. G.

Waterville, N. Y., July 14, 1900.
Dear uncle Henry, and family :

Thank vou for sending us the notice of the
Gladding reunion. I hnve hoped to be with you, but find it will be
irapossible for rae to leave horae at this time. I have thought all
th6 year that I should come, but will have to give it up.
I know you will have a delightful day.

Kindly remember rae to all of the friends. With love and best
wishes for a happy day, I am sincerely your niece,

MARY C. BENNETT.

Albany, N. Y., July 17th, 1900.
H. C. Gladding, Esq., Providence, R. I. :
Dear Cousin,

Your kind invitation to the reunion of the
time-honored family of Gladding, came duly to hand, and it is a
matter of sincere regret that, owing to a press of business matters,
I shall be unable to attend what will undoubtedly prove a feast of
reason and a flow of soul ; and in these regrets I am heartily joined
by all the members of ray family. My mother, Mrs. Freeman Glad-
ding, joins most heartily in these expressions of regret, as she would
like very much to attend. But owing to her advanced age, having
passed her eighty-fiist birthday, she fears the tiip would be too much
for her declining strength. We will all, however, be with you in
spirit, if not in person, and hope most sincerely that the reunion will i
be well attended and heartily enjoyed by those fortunate enough to 1
be present. And may the name of Gladding ever continue to be as
honored and respected as it has ever been.
^, Hoping that I may hear from you again in the near future, I re-

main, Your Cousin,

CHARLES S. GLADDING.

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|; Kei)lies in general expressing earnest interest in the reunion but I

j; inability to be present on account of various causes, were received [
<- from Theodore O. Carr, Sarah Matilda Torapkins, Mrs. James H. [
<■ Goddard, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gladding and children, and Mrs. >
Wni. H. Easton, all of Newport, R. I. ; from Wm. H. Gladding and
James F. Gladding, both of Albany, N. Y. ; from John S. Glad-
ding, of Wickford, R. I. ; from Walter M. Gladding, New York
city ; from Nelson A. Gladding, Indianapolis, Ind. ; and from F.
G. Sacket, of Knox, Clarion county. Pa.

Hezekiah Butterworth, of Boston, the celebrated author, was now
introduced and read the following original poem, which was received
with hearty applause :

BUILDERS OF MEN.

Forget not the Pilgrims! By dark foes surrounded.

Their tenantless ways through the forests they trod,
They sailed 'gainst the world, with the heavens, and founded

The towns that are scrolled with the gloiy of God.
Forget not the Prophet of Leyden, foi'get not

Our Bradford and Brewster, nor his glorious form
Whose soul "mid the mighty wave rose, as beset not.

The form of John Ilowlaiid that sung in the storm I
Forget not. forget not. those builders of old,

But their purpose and will

Be it ours to fulfill,
Aud all that in visions the Pilgrims foretold.

Their work is not ended, their stars are not set,
Repeat ye their glorious deods. lost ye forget!

Forget not the builders of men !
Forget not, forget not the nation's defenders.

In their old spirit still let the nation increase.
And bear forward the flag amid siiadowless splendors

And war bugles blowing the sweet notes of peace.
Defenders of might, of king (Jeorge's towns royal.

When o'er them the lied Cross of Fatherland blew !
Defenders of right, to humanity loyal

Beneath the new stars of the centurv new.
Forget not. forget not those Builders of old,

But their purpose and will

Be it ours to fulfill,
And all that is glorious their prophets foretold.

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Tlieir work is not ended, their stars are not set,
Repeat ye tiieir jilorious deeds, lest ye forget!

Forget not tlie Builders of men !
Forget not the heroes who rose to deliver

The flag when new tyranny lifted its arm.
Tlie hermit birtl sings by their graves, and forever

There Honor repairs "neatii the pine and the palm.
Their deeds thrill our lives, their example the ages.

And shadowless ever their fame shall remain.
The white marbles bloom for their sake, and the pages

Of history they gladden, and poesy's strain.
Forget not their deed:*-vvho the free flag unrolled.

Their pui-pose and will

Be it ours to fultill,
And all that is glorious their valor foretold.
Their work is not ended, their cause leads us yet;
Repeat ye their glorious deeds, lest ye forget !

Ye have not forgotten the Builders of men!

Toda}^ ye have met in this elm-shaded town.
With your keepers of glorious records again,

Where the people are known by the people thej^ crown.
The history the Northmen on yonder rock traced

Was followed by records the Gladdings wrote down.
When the sons of the Pilgrims the wilderness faced

And Liberty summoned her sea girded town.
Your cheering name stood with the builders of men,

Who gave man his birtliright, high hope its desire,
Strong labor its due and grand deeds a pen —

And Jesse Lee's welcome is 3-oiider church spire.
They strove not for wealth, they toiled not for fame.

For welfare they lived, and life's righteous course held,
And the centuries crown their old family name.

That today ye ennoble, like heroes of old.
Ye have nut forgotten the Builders of men!

Ye will not forget them ; to them came the vision,

To them came the daring, the conflict, the stress.
They poised in the field the white lance with precision.

And poured out their blood, all the future to bless.
Tlieirs. theirs was the prophet sight, theirs the direction,

Ours, ours the fulfillment, in centuries supreme.
Be it ours to bear onward their hopes to perfection.

In the spirit they died all the world to redeem.
Forget not, forget not those commoners bold,

Their purpose and will

Be it ours to fulfill.

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l And all that is o^lorions thfiir virtues foretold.

1 Their work is not ended, tlieir cause leads us j-et ;

i- Repeat )e their oloiions deeds, lest ye forget!

^ O sons of the Builders, build on I

^ For all that they lived, time awaits the fulfillinor. |

For all that they died, it is ours to make strono;.
To embalm all their hopes, in the resolute willing

To humanity's make all the voiees of song.
To conscience like theirs stand we true, foi' the glory

That await the true hearted, who conscience sustain.
And our Thanksgiving song shall continue their story,
And the chorus of hills wake their wonderful strain.
Forget not, forget not those Builders of old,
But their purpose and will
Let us rise to fulfill.

And all that is glorious b}^ emprise foretold,
Their work is our work; the cause summons us yet;
The deeds of the Builders ye will not forget I

Build on — none a nobler legend iidierit.

The hammer of Thor to humanity give;
Ye may fail in your work, je shall fail not in spirit;

The names of the builders forever shall live.
Servius Tullius" heart beat, the deeds of the Gracci,

Cincinnatus" honor, and Procion's fame.
The glory of Montfort. and Cromwell and Hampden,

All shine in the lustre of Washington's name!
In the grand march of heroes, one aim thrills the ages.

And I'ericles" heart and our Lincoln's were one.
And justice and peace, and the visions of sages,

Are the stars of the cycles that followed the sun.
Build on as the sea kings l)uilt on in their glor\'.

To breast the far floods in the luminous dawn.
And yonder rock-cleaved with the new world's first stor}-;

Build on and builil on and forever build on.
Time will ever remember the Builders of men !

Hezekiah Butterwouth.

Then followed the singing of "Ilome, Sweet Home," by all pres-
ent. Cousin Miss Elizabeth Uzelle Wardwell presided at the piano,

V "lincle Henry." H. C. Gladding, made some explanatory remarks

, relating to the leunion.

' An original poem, entitled, Biistol, by cousin Miss Julia T. Glad-

ding, of Bristol, was read by cousin Anna B. Manchester, and was
very well received. (This poem will be found on page 102.)

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Cousin Wm. H. Gladden, of New Britain, Conn., gave us an in- *

^, teresting talk concerning our Scandinavian ancestors, and the Scan- [

|. dinavian name Montpicket ; also the origin of the name Gladding, ^

t Gladden, Glidden, Gladwin, and the derivation of these names and I

the various ways of spelling, &c. No doubt had we his address in

print it would be an intei'esting study.

Cousin Mrs. D. R. Dana of Warren then lead from the Gladding;
book the poem by '■'Uncle" Henry C. Gladding entitled "Muse."

The exercises were brcnight to a close by the singing of ''Auld
Lang Syne," "Star Spangled Banner," and "America," after which
farewells were said, and hopes were expressed that all might be pres-
ent at the next reunion, which is to be held in 190.").

Oil paintings of the following named old-time members of the
Gladding family were on exhibition ' in the office of the hotel : Han-
nah V. Waldron, nee Gladding ; Anne W. Lindsey and son ; Thomas
Francis ; Capt. Nathaniel Gladding ; Ruth Harding, wife of Edward
T. Gladding; Susanna Sherman, mother of Anne W. Lindsey.

The following named persons were present :

Easton, Md., Samuel Gladding, Miss Edith Gladding: page S, f
8, No. 27. Ravenna, O., George W. Gladding. Olyphant, Pa.,
Holden B. Mathewson, Mrs. Holden B. Mathewson. Page a, f 208 :
St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gladding,^ George McCall
Gladding. Kansas, Wm. Gladding Eddv. Bristol, Vt., Miss Alice
E. Gladding : page e, f 84. Norwich, N. Y., John E. Gladding,
Benjamin F. Gladding: page c, f 3, No. 8, (). Mass. : Boston,
Hezekiah Butterworth. New Bedford, Stanley G. Aiken, Miss
Laura V. D. Akin, Mrs. Julia W. Almy, Mrs. Edith F. Crowell,
John E. Akin, Mrs. Josephine Gladding Akin. Acoshnet, Mrs.
Amy Hathaway. Fall River, Miss Mabel C. Cluny, Lottie
B. Cluny, Laura E. Macomber, Daniel Gladding. Swansea, Hattie
R. Unsworth, Laura E. Unsworth. Conn. : New Biitain, Wm. H.
i CUadden. New Haven, Henry H. Gladding, Mrs. Henry H. Glad- i
;; ding, Edna H. Gladding, Daniel H. Gladding. R. I. : Providence, f
;; Benjamin G. Gladding, Mary T. Gladding, Frank Gladding, Mrs. I
Frank Gladding, Benjamin H. Gladding, Miss Mary T. Gladding, •>
<• Walter E. Gladding, Mrs. Walter E. Gladding, Henry C. Gladding, t
Mrs. Henry C. Gladding, Thomas L. Pierce, Mrs. Lydia Pierce,

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Mrs. Addie D. Coates, Miss Ethel V. Coates, Miss Lizzie A. Burton,
PZlizabetb E. Gladding, Ann C. Spicer, Koyal II. Gladding, Sarah
Monroe Gladding, Mrs. Mary J. Green, Mrs. J. W. Green, Mrs.
Charlotte Ingraham, George I). Gladding, Ardelia 1). Gladding,
James G. Gifford, Myra E. Pierce. Charles H. Maconiber, Mrs.
Wilhelniina E. (t. Bahcock, George L. Bnckingiiam, Mis. George L.
BucUinghani, Kate Buckingham, Emily Eldred Gladding Nelson.
Warren, Daniel W. Gladding, Mrs. D. W . Gladding, Miss EUie S.
Gladding, Miss Henrietta Gladding, Mrs. Jerome Willard, Miss
Mary P. Bosworlh, Miss Florence E. Bosvvorth, Mrs, Annie Wald-
ron Danna, Mrs. H. Fannie Ilaight, Ethel L. McKenzie, Nettie
McKenzie, Ella H. Pierce. Barrington, Alverin M. Gladding, Mrs.
Julia Gladding. Bristol, Mrs. Kuth E. Pitts, Alonzo Kenney, Mrs.
Ellen T. Kenney. Mai-ia E. Lindsey, Annie F. Gladding, Marj' J.
Green, Mrs. Mary A. Gladding, Anna B. Manchester, Mrs. Eliza-
beth L. Douglass. Eunice B. Manchester, Maria C. Douglass, Marie
L. Duffy, Annie M. Duft'y, Sadie C. Munioe, Lenora V. Wardwell,
Alice E. Gladding, Eliza Uzelle Wardwell, William L. Manchester,
Genevie L. D. Manchester, Joseph Gifford, Benjamin S. Gladding,
Elizabeth Gladding, Mrs. Susan C. E:islerbiooks, Mrs. Hannah S.
Burgess, John G. Cantield, Mrs. Rachel T. Gifford, John A. C.
Gladding, Albert E. Sparks, Mrs. Helen V. Canfield, Theodore O.
Gladding, Nath'l A. Gladding, Hattie A. Gladding, P^mma E. Glad-
ding, Jesse G. Gladding, Mrs. Louisa Gladding, Miss Inzie S. Pitts,
Miss Ruth Harding Pitts, Miss Mary Rounds, Miss Eva May Cole,
Ella May Waldrou, Wm. T. C. Wardwell, J. Howard Manchester.
Newport, James G. White, Ida R. Gladding, Sanford T. Gladding,
Daniel C. Denhara, Cynthia C. A. Stevens. Sus in Barlow, Susan
Jannet Tilley, Agatha M. P. Albro, Samuel P. Gladding, Mrs.
Samuel P. Gladding, Mrs. Bessie V. D. Gladding, Joseph Steel
Gladding. Cottage City, Mass. : Mrs. Benjamin F. Rice. Warren,
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"UNCLE" HENRY'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

This book or work treats wholly of family matters, and as Uncle
H.'s pilgrimage will count three score five and ten years on Jan. 11,
1902, by request he ventures the following autobiography :

My fntliei', Mr. Benjamin Gladding, was the seventh in direct line
from the settlers John and F^lizabeth Rogers Gladding.

My mother, Mahitable Turner Coggeshall, was a direct descendant
of John Coggeshall, the president of the colony that founded the
city of Newport, R. I.

My parents married at Bristol, R. I., Sept. 27, 1814. In the fall
of 1816, with one son, the}' removed to Chenango county, N. Y.,
where I was born Jan. 11, 1827. In the fall of the same year, with
their six children, they removed to Waterville. My father served
four years' apprenticeship at the carpenter trade in Providence. At
Waterville he worked at his trade until about 1832, when he changed
his hand to that of manufacturing rope and cordage. I suppose the
cause for this change was his large and growing family. I had five
brothers and sisters added, all born at Waterville. The youngest
died at birth.

Such a tribe of boys and <^irls eoiisuine a power of bread, sirs,
But then, our little tiii<jers could warp, twirl and lay,
Heal, hank and bale the clialk and tishiu^ lines;
And this is why we never lacked for shoes or bread, sirs.
It is a well known fact that the children of musical parents take
readily to music. My parents were what some call born mechanics.
It would be a long story were I to try to portray the skill and tact
thev seemed to possess at their very fingers-end for all kinds of mech-
anism. It is not strange tiiat their childi-en should inherit some of
this faculty. As the twig is bent the tree will be inclined.

I was apprenticed to the machine trade at Waterville. The time

of my apprenticeship expired six months ere I was of age. I had

planned to try fortune somewhere to the east. When free I left for

Rhode Island, and located in Bristol July 1847. Bristol became mj^

^. home for the most of the time for the next ten years. During this

I period so much transpired it now seems it should have covered the

I' half of my life. At first I engaged with the Pokanoket cotton mill,

i putting in new machinery, and this job lasted till the fall of '49,

when I returned to Waterville, and worked at Oriskany Falls that

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i winter. I was often ill when in my -teens. While :it Bristol my >•
i. health was good. This winter I was qnite poorly. On my leturn to >
I Rhode Island I soon regained my health. I engaged with the Bristol j
Butt Foundry, to take charge of the machinery, patterns, «&;c. This |
'• concern was burned in the summer of 1850. Next I joined in purl- ^
nership with J. Gladding, in the tin, slu'ct-iron and stove business,
adding the jobbing and plumbing business. In tliis I did very well.
About this time I engaged in another coi)artnership which involved a
matrimonial union, witii one of Bristol's most amial)le daughters,
Miss Emily P. Eldred, daughter of Ci\[)t. Samuel and Leviua Bar-
bour Eldred. This contract was ratified in the Christian Church,
Apr. 2, 1841, and celebrated by about a month's sojourn visit with
our kindred in Herkimer, Oneida and Chenango counties, N. Y.

About- Ibis lime the plank road craze was at its height. My
brother, Mr. B. F. Gladding, with others, contracted to build about
ninety miles of road, from Petersburg to Boydton and Clarksville,
Va. To build ninety miles of continuous road, with the bridges,
(one bridge had a 250 feet span, said to be the longest arch in the
world to that date), required many million feet of lumber. To make
the lumber the compan}^ sent out seven steam saw mills. I was en-
gaged as master mechanic to set up and keep this machinery in or-
der. "Wife was to go out and teach the children of the several fam-
ilies on the work. For this I chased out my business in Bristol 8e[)t.
18, '51. We left for New York. Met on board steamship City of
.Richmond my brother, and family, and others, bound for the James
river, Va. We were soon in our new home, with plenty of business.
Matters went verv well with us until the obstinate sickness of my
dear Family. This incident I have ever considered the greatest afliic-
tion of my life. A detailed account would not alter the fact. Our little
daughter came to us Mar. 22d, 1852. Her mother was attended by an
elderly doctor, one of the company from central New York. For all
our loving care she passed away April 11th.

All things are of God, and this was one of the all things. I
fully believe I shall meet her again. Until then I wait.
^ My poor little waif weighed only five pounds when she was three

I months old. She is still living and has passed her 49lh year. ^

I I did not remain in Virginia till the Avork was finished. I came

< back to Bristol in the early summer of '52. This time I worked for
J. Garner until his works were burned in the winter of '54. I
married the second time, Sept. 12th, 1853, to Miss Sarah M. Wald-

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ron, (laughter of Capt. Allen and Martha Gladding Waldron, all of
Bristol.

My last engagement in Bristol was with the Biirnside Gun Works.
This work was established there 18.54. The '57 panic nearly closed
the works. In '58 they removed to Providence. With this work I
was an all-round man : had the oversight of boiler, engine and ma-
chinery, tool maker and 'inventor. My labor-saving devices, for some
parts of the lock, &c., especially in the forging department, reduced
the labor cost from 5 to 100 per cent. As with the soldier in this
matter, so with me: the soldier fights the battle; tiie general gets the
{)raise. With the closing and the removal of the gun work to Provi-
dence 1 was virtually frozen out of the grand old town, after a ten
years residence.

We removed to Providence 1858. My brother James and I, under
the name of H. C. & J. N. Gladding, established a machine busi-
ness, principally for all odd jobs. With the beginning of the big fam-
ily quarrel, 1861, things looked shaky, with much uncertainty. How-
ever, Mr. J. Ralph and I secured a contract from the government for
a large quantity of gun locks. We were practical gunsmith mechan-
ics, not real business men; so we wisely turned the contract over to
Walter Coleman & Sons (as the sequel proved, for it failed them
up), Ralph to have a general oversight, I master mechanic, at a
fixed salary. We en)ployed al)Out seventy hands and finished the
contract. Afterwards I took a position as foreman of the machine
department in the Union Screw P\-ictory. This concern was absorbed
by the Eagle Screw Co., about two years later, when I started a
business of my own, as before.

As an autobiography is supposed to porti-ay the spirit and charac-
teristic features of a writer, we trust a few lines concerning the pict-
ures in this book will be in order. The artistic work on all the pict-
ures , except the half-tones, was the wotk of the writer. The sketch-
ing and drawing were done with the aid of an instrument invented
and patented by ihe writer. The instrument is a veiy ingenious de-
vice for measuring all ol)jects in a landscape, or any object 3'ou wish
to [)ortray. It is somewhat like the pantagraph. We call it a Loco-
graph, because with it any one can locate, or draw on paper, or in his
picture, all objects in the scene in exact proportion, with an}' artistic
skill. Please examine fixed objects in these pictures, for exact pro-
portion, one part with another; especially, the picture called Hoppin

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Square. It accompanies tliis article. This instiuiueiit has nothing
to do with the shadintr:' that wliolly depends on the skill of the i
artist. >

Hoppin square picture shows the neighborhood in which we liave i
resided for the last thirty-two years. \

I have already- mentioned my inclination towards being an all-
round mechanic. In this picture may be seen a glim[)se of my hand-
iwork as an architect, carpenter and builder, in the three-story house
on the center corner, and the one to the left, 9 Hoppin street. It is
here Aunt Sarah, and Uncle Henry, expect to spend the balance
of their days. This article is already too long for its intrinsic value,
but I add this incident : —

A doctor who had made a call on a sick woman, one of our tenants
who occupied rooms on the top tloor of the block, was returning
b}' the side door. I waited in the yard to inquire the condition
of his patient. We had never met before, but when we met I
saw he was measuring me up. After answering my question, with
a little twinkle in his eye he said, "Ah, I thought there was an orig-
inal character around this corner." Uncle Henry.

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PREPARING THIS SOUVENIR. I

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Soon after our 1H90 leunion tliere was a manifest desire for some >
one to prepare a souvenir of that niein(Mal)le ever.t. By a popular 4
request Uncle W. consented to i\o what he co\ild. it t)eing his Hrst and
only attempt of the kind.

I in:iy s:iy fioin my cailiest recollection I was inclined toward gen-
eolouical investigation. Vi-ry well do I remember the interest and
pleasure I experienced in the study of my uncle John's genealogical
manuscript ch:iit. He liegiin it 1832 and finished in '."iS.

I secured one of cousin Allen's charts ms soon as printed. From
this date I l)ey,an securing data, thinking to extend the chart. This
matter was combined with the souvenir, and as soon as convenient
the matter was in the hands of the printer, with the first leaves of
the chart. From that date to this, with doggeil persistence, we have
utilised the limited time our limited means would allow us to devote,
for gathering data for this work.

From Savage's Genealogical Dictionary of New England :

Jol)n Gladinjr. Eliz. Rogers, Newbery. ni. 17 .July. 1666. Had. Susan, b
6 Oct.. 1668; .lobn. 11 Oct.. 1670; VVilliani. 25 .Tuly. 167:^ ; Eliz., 15 Sept.,
1676; Mary. 14 Jan., 1679; Hannah. 8 Nov.. 1681.

The above is a true copy. Gladding is spelt with one d. Eliz.,
without doubt, is abbreviation of Elizabeth; Had we this matter
sooner it would have appeared at the head of the chart as it is in-
serted above.

The John and Elizabeth Rogers Gladding married at Newbury,

Mass., 1666, were our first American ancestors, the settlers, as to all

'known dates, yet. Bristol town records are in harmony with Savage.

It is only uncle John's m.-iilcr of trndition that difTers. We have the

former chart copied in fiiil in this work* See p:ige [m]

To Whom it may Concern : Please do not fail to write (in 3-our
l)ook) all known matters, in the l)lank spaces, as the^ above indicates,
for the benefit of the living, and children yet unborn.

XoTE. — Much of correspondence and personal interview has been con-

< snnied in obtaining data. es))eciallv matters concernni'j tlie maternal parent. '>

4 Tlie former charts follow the male line only ; in the new chart the father's ^

I name in full heads each famil}'. The mother's name, when known, is in- ^

^ scribed in full, with birth, marriage and death dates, also the family resi. >

^ deuce. The married daughters have tiieir husband's name follow their ^
name. (See the chart.)

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^ The first family, that fnmily at the beginning of each generation,

^ is sui)i)osed to be tlie cliildren of the oldest son who marries and has

^ childien. He will be known by tiiis C^star.

^ John and Elizabeth Rogers Gladding, the settlers, constitute the

first generation. Their children constitute the second generation.
The third generation is the settlers' grandchildren. The fourth gen-
eration contains all of the settlers' great grandchildren, onlj" ; and
so on. The oldest son and his family are at the head of each gener-
ation ; the next oldest, in true line, to the end or foot of each gener-
ation. See page G for abbieviations, &c.

Exam2ile.- Turn to page L, generation 7. Find #24 William, &c.
Next, turn to page T, 8th generation. Find f 24 William Gladding.
Her 24 is a father, ^^68 William James, is 24 oldest son. Now take
his number, #68 William J, to generation nine. Find f 68 William
who is father. #73 William is 68 son. We have now three genera-
tions. 24 William is grandfather, 08 William is son, and 73 is
grandson. This 73 and his children you will find on page (i), tenth
generation, f 73, Asa Wood, &c. Take any of these, number and
generation, and trace the opposite way back to the settlers.

This chart is not without omissions, and more or less errors ; yet
I think, as a whole, it is correct. The blank space is left for inter-
ested parties to fill.

In completing this work I wish to extend ray sincere thanks for the
kind assistance offered and rendered by the cousins.

Respectfully-,

UNCLE HENRY.

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With the beginning of this subject we submit the letter of Mr. >

John Gladding, the 7th, which he sent with his ingeniously arranged

Chart, from his home, central New York, to his brother Edward of

Bristol, R. I. Also the remarks of cousin Allen I. Gladding, of

California. Cousin Allen took up these matters where uncle John

left them. With commendable persistence he searched out the names

of all who were born to the family that he could obtain up to that

date. The aforesaid letter and remarks were inscribed on Allen's

new chart. These matters set forth the origin and consecutive order

in which this chart has descended to us, and tell their own story

better than I could think to write it. — Uncle H.

[Copy of a letter written by John Gladding, to his brother, Edward

T. Gladding.]

Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N. Y.,
June 18, 1838.

Agreeable to your request, I send you this Chart of the Gladding

Family, with every branch of it as far and as correct as I am at

present able to do it. When I was at Rhode Island, on a visit in

the winter of 1832-3, I had a favorable opportunity of obtaining

many of the famil}' records, that are on this chart. I do not say

that it is perfectly correct ; indeed, I found it impossible to get all

the information I wanted, so as to satisfy myself, and I might, for

aught I know, have made some mistakes where correct information

has been given me ; but I think it is very nearly correct.

I have been informed by my grandfather, (when I was a boy),

that it had been handed down to him by tradition : That the first

John Gladding came over from England to Phmouth Colony, some

twenty (Should read fort}'. — h. c. g.) years after the first settlers

landed ; and about the same time thev began to emigrate from the >

i colony to the west; he with others came and settled on what is called ^
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i- Bristol Neck, in the state of Rhode Island, he being then about ^

twenty years of age. I have seen in the town clerk's office in Bristol, *

a record of the following, viz. : John Cladding's mark for neat cattle

and swine is a slit one-third the length, in the left ear, dated 16G2,

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(Should read 1G82. — h. c. g.) T forget which month. This must
have been the 1st John Gladding on the chart. You well know the old
manuscript that has been handed down from the oldest John, to his
oldest son John, &e., has of course come to me, which was written
by the grandson of the first John Gladding on the chart, or rather
commenced by hiin, the said grandson, and all his successors in the
line of the oldest son Johns have kept their family records ever since
down to mine. He begins his family record and journal thus : — ""I,
John Gladding, son of John Gladding and Alice his wife, was born
September 18. yr. 1G94, Tuesday. John Gladding, and JNIartha his
wife married Thursday, Jul}' 12, 1716." He then goes on with the rec-
ord of the births of his children, and in his journal mentions when
his brothers William, Jonathan and Joseph were married, &c. ; and
he says : "April 27, 1726, ray grandfather, John Gladding, died,
aged 85 ;" so that he must have been born iu the year KUl. He
also mentions when his brother Ebenezer was married, and when his
cousin James Gladding was married. I am not positively certain f^ \ v:x
that this cousin James's father was Ebenezer, but I have got the im- ' Iatm^o^^
pression some how or other that his name was Ebenezer. He also
records in his journal : "March 23, 1729, my mother, Alice Gladding,
died." I will now omit making any more extracts from this John
Gladding, and will make a few from his oldest son, John Gladding.
He commences his journal thus: "September 25, 1738. I, John
Gladding, was married to Mary Drown on Monday night." He then
goes on and records the births of his children, &c., and mentions
many curious incidents and remarkable events that happened in Bris-
tol in his days. He records, "April 14, 175'J, my wife died, aged
about 40 years." 175'J, was married the second time, September (5,
to Hannah Short. He says, "June 6, my mother, that was Martha
Smith, died, in the 73d year of her age." I shall quote no more
from this John Gladding's record and journal, who was our great-
grandfather, and of course was great-grandson of the first John
Gladding on the chart. The next John Gladding, and oldest son of
John, &c., was our grandfather. He begins his record in the same
manner as his predecessors, viz. : "I, John Gladding, Jr., was
married to Lucretia Smith, Thursday, September 17, 1761." Tiien
he goes on with the lecord of the births of his children, &c. The
next record was by our own dear father. He begins his record, viz. :
"January 11, 1784. I, -John Gladding was married to Rachel Tolbee,

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and the record of ours and our brothers' and sisters' births."

I will copy no more from the old records and journals, but relate
some things traditionary. It is said that there was another person
by the name of Gladding that came over in the same vessel with our
ancestor, and not at all related to him as they knew of ; and is said
that he settled on the Connecticut river ; and the probability is that
it was so, as there are families of Gladdings in Connecticut, and
others that have removed from there to other parts of the country,
that do not appear to belong to the Family on the present chart.
The James Gladding marked 8 on the Chart, at a very early day re-
moved from Bristol up into Massachusetts, — I have forgotten the
name of the town, — and his son Samuel, raaikcd 20, removed from
there into Vermont state ; and after living there a while, removed
again to Greenbush, in the state of New York, and his son Samuel,
marked 44, lives now in New York city, a ship carpenter, and his
brother Onslow resides in Canada, I think Montreal. His family, if
he has any, I know nothing about. The four sons of Jonathan
Gladding, marked 7, which are Jonathan, Nathaniel, Timoth}' and
Benjamin, these four brothers removed to Newport at an earh' day,
and when the Revolutionary war broke out, Timothy and Benjamin,
marked 18 and 19, removed to Providence, from whom most of the
Gladdings in Providence sprang ; and those families of Gladdings
that now reside in Newport mostly descended from Jonathan and |

Nathaniel, marked IG and 17. There ar_e families of Gladdings in
Newport that sprung from Solomon Gladding, which you will find on
the chart marked 15. I think he removed from Bristol to Newport
since the Revolutionary war. I think you must remember old Mr.
William Gladding, that lives in Bristol, marked 14, the father of
Stephen and Thomas, likevpise you may remember old Mr. Samuel
Gladding, the gnager, marked 25, the father of Samuel Gladding,
the cooper, and Philip Gladding. Uncle Josiah Gladding, marked
22, in the time of the revolution removed from Bristol to Middle-
town, in Connecticut. His descendants have scattered, — some in

<■ Albany, Vermont, western New York, and New Haven. You will .

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I notice that there are thirty-five John Gladdings in the several fam- [

^. ilies, and see the whole live of the grandsons of the first John, ^

t named their first sons after themselves. You will find a considerable >
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man}' family spaces left blank, especialh- in the eighth generation.

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< Yours, fraternally, t
^ JOHN GLADDING, ^

at the top of the Seventh generation on the Genealogical Chart.
Edward T. Gladding. Bristol, R. I.

[Remarks by ALLEN L GLADDING.]

Genealogical Investigations.

At no period since the first settlement of our country, has the
public mind been so deeply interested in genealogical research, as is
now visible among all classes of men. On everj- side, individuals
are to be found searching the homesteads of their forefathers, and
the national, state, county, town and cimrch archives for the treas-
I ures which for centuries have escaped observation ; and in every

' ancient burial-place maj- be seen some venerable representative of

*'01d Mortality," brushing up and re-chiselling the fading memorials
on the '•'■headstones of the Covenanters.'' There is a glow of piet}'
j mingled in the thought that we can trace our ancestry to the May-

fiower, and other kindred ships, freighted with the lovers and defend-
ers of civil and religious liberty, in the early days of our country's
history ; and when looked at in sober reality, there is a vein of de-
vout and filial pride running through these ancestral researches. If
we find ourselves descended from noble and praiseworthy ancestry,
there is a laudable ambition in striving to imitate their example. If
we are descended from those less amiable, there is an honest pride in
the thought that we are not responsible for their faults. If we profit
by their faults, and improve our race, we are certainly entitled to
credit. Among the benefits derived from a sheet like this, may be
mentioned the fact, that w'hen the relationship existing is rendered
visible to the mind, it creates and fosters a feeling of fraternal
^ brotherhood, among many wIk; knew not before that any blood >
kindred existed between them ; thus enlarging and purifying the \
I circle of family feeling ; oui- children, and children's children, sur- |
•< veying these records, will be incited to imitate the noble acts of their \
* forefathers. The motives that prompt research into the knowledge ^
of ancestry, are usually founded in pious instincts. But there are

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other motives, perhaps, equally blameless, to be found in the
^'- a rg amentum ad pecunican." The vast amount of property, partic-
ularly in Europe, held in abeyance for want of rightful heirship, and
the frequent occurrences in this branch of finance, should stimulate
men to acquire a knowledge of their race, sufficient to meet these
exigencies, and thus prevent erroneous judicial results ; and a history
of a family, prepared without any reference to such heirship, would
have tenfold more weight in the courts of law, than any hasty pro-
duction especially prepared for such emeigency. These few laconic
hints may serve to call more minute attention to the important uses
of genealogical researches.

It can be seen by tlie letter of Mr. John Gladding, (at the head
of the 7th generation), that the family records have been kept from
the first down to the seventh cjeneration. I have ihiouo-h much labor
filled the vacant spaces, made corrections, and comi)leted this Chart
so far as I have been able to get information. In performing this
work, I feel under obligations to many for the kind attention and
assistance rendered me.

ALLEN I. GLADDING,
No. 140, eighth generation, San Francisco, Cal.

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The settlers, John and Elizabeth Rogers Gladding, according to
Savage, (Genealogical Dictionary of New England), were naarried
at Newbary, Mass., 166^.V To them, at Newbary, were born six
children. His grandson states, in his genealogical record, "April 27,
1726, My grandfather, John Gladding, died aged 85." So he was
born 1640 or -41, and he must have resided at Newbary about twenty
years. It is well known that they removed to Bristol 1680 or -81.
He was a freeholder and voted with the 76 electors at the first elec-
tion in that town.

As the foregoing data and other matters in our new Chart disagree
more or less with the former chart, hence, for comparison, we have
reprinted and added the old chart to this book. See page {m).

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SIGNS AND ABBREVSATiONS.

# parent, (father or mother) ; / family ; m married ; b born ; d died ;
gro group ; di died in infancy ; gf grandfather ; gr-ch grandchildren.

Example.- Turn to page I. Find generation 6 and €=Vi. With '12 Ezra
turn to page L. Find/ (family) 12. 12 Ezra is now a father, of children
20, 21, 22. Ezra runs out having no grandchildren. His brother. / 13 -Jo-
siah, will be grandfather, at the head of his group of grandchildren in gen-
eration 8, page T, the same as grandfather No. 2 Josiah, on page L.

FIRST GENERATION.

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No. 1 John and Elizabeth Rogers Gladding, the settlers, m. at
Newbary, Mass., 166^^.7 Mr. Gladding b. in England, 1640-41.

SECOND GENERATION.

/ 1. John and Elizabeth Glad-
ding's children.

1 Susan, b Oct. 5, 1068 ^'
^■2 John, b Oct. 11, 1()70
^53 WiUiaui, b July 2o. 1673

4 Eliz tbeth, b Sept. 15, 1676

.") Marv, b Sept.-1+, 1679 ^Of^ \ L
6 Hannah, b Nov. 8, 1681

Born at Bristol :

t-Ss7 Tona'.han, h Miv 16, 1685 Joi
t;'-8 "D.miel, b May 8, 16S7 KiD^,
9 Sarah, b Nov! 20, 1691

THIRD GEI^ERATION.

.Tohn and Elizabeth group of grand-
children. '-A-)

V'2 John Gladdinir, b Oct. 11, 1670, nv Alice,
dau of Uzill W^ardell, Oct. 13, 1603.
Their dust now rests near their p.irents
in the old Bristol bu 'ial g/onnds.

^§r John, b Sept. 18, 169-t

2 Mary, b Nov. 30, lOilfi
CP Will am, b Oct. 13, 1698,
-^J4 J niathan, b [an. 5, 1701 ]>''
5 Eb -nt zer, b Dec. 8, 1702
^() lo.( ph, b Oct. 2, 1704

7 "A icc.b M.r. 14, 1706

8 Elizabeth, h Sept. 13, 1708

9 Ni.thaniel, b D-C. 16, 1709

10 S irah, 1st, b May 27, 1712

11 Sarah, 2d, b May 21, 1715

t DoubtfLil which was the f.ither of l^'Janico, 13 Sar;ili.

{Third Generation continued.)

/3 Wiliiaiu Gl uldiiig, b at Biistol, July 23,
1()73, 111 Marv

Children :
a Mary, b Dec. 7, 1700
h Samuel, b May 19, 1703

(" Eliz^tbeth, b Auij. (j, 1705

1 8 Daniel (JIadding

%11 James B 6Y'oi.( , n 0 1 av^vi^Ww. t Wa-)

13 Sarah

FOURTH GENERATION,

JOHN BRANCH.

John and Alice Gladding group of
grandchildren.

f 1 John Gladding, b Sept. 18, 1G94, m Martha

dau of Richard .Smith
^Sl John, b Jan. 30, 1717
5;P Charles, b July 10, 1719

3 Daniel, b M.iy 20, 1721

4 Martha

5 George
%lo Samuel

7 Phebe

8 Mary

WILLIAM BRANCH.

/ 3 William Gladding, b Oct. 13, 1698.

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^P William
^^10 Solomon

JONATHAN BRANCH.

/ 4 Jonathan Gladding, b June .'5, 1701,

' ■ . , Bristol,, R. I.

^jjsll Jonathan
5Xsl2 Nathaniel
^J13 Timothy
^Sl4 Benjamin

JOSEPH BRANCH.

/ 6 Joseph Gladding, b Oct, 2, 170/;^

1,5 Samuel -^

^^16 Joseph
17 Cary
!,>< Jonathan

19 Peter

20 Priscilla

21 David

|;s22 Henry

23 Stephen
fgi,\ John

25 Benjamin

26 Kbenezer

27 Nathaniel

28 Alice

William and Mary's grandchildren.
12 , 1st JAMES BRANCH.

J d Jam s Gladding, b at Bristol, Sept. 21,
1707; twice m : ist, (cousin) Alice, dau
of John and Alice Gladding.

Jame.s Gladding died on his return
from camp. Lake George, 1760. His
widow, Sarah, died Dec. 26, 1788, ag.
83.

S^ie James b Apr. 19, 1731. Alice died Aug,
25, 1734. Second, m Sarah Fairbanks.
niC. 1, 1737.

f Sarah, Dec. 20, 1738
g Alice, Aug. 20, 1740
&i William, b Jan. 24, 1744-5
'.-"/ Samujl, b Mar.l 6, 1749.50

(2d James Branch.)

/ 12 James Gladding

29 lames
#'j30 Samuel

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FIFTH GENERATION.

No. 1 JOHN BRANCH.

f 1 jchn Gladding, Mary Drown. Hannah
Short, Bristol

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4

6

7
8
9

John, b Jan. 3, 1739

josiah

Peter

Maltha ist

Daniel

M irtha ad

Mary

Solomon ^. C\

Josiah f V)-i'

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J 6 Samuel Gladding

f5lO Samuel
f^ll Nathaniel

12 George

13 Marv, Deacon Hammond

14 John

Later Information.

Barrington, R. I. Fourth jfenerntion.

No. 2 Charles and Jndith Gladding's

Children :

9 1-2 Ludia

1746

10 " Sarah

1747

11 " Charles

1748

12 " George

17.iO

13 " Joseph

1752

U " Judith

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Grandchildren of No. 3 William and
Mary.

'« James Gladding, b at Bristol, Apr. 19,
1731, m Oct. 1.5, 17.58, at Rehoboth, Jo-
anna Wheeler, of R

J James, b Aug. 31, 1761, m Anna Maker
k Ebenezer, b Mar. 2, 1763
/ Mary, b Apr. (i, 176.5
m Ann, b Jan. 2:5, 1768, m Feb. 16, 1792, John

Francis
n William, b July 13, 1770, m Sylvia
o Richard, b Mar. 31, 1775

fh William Gladding, b Jan. 24, 1744-.5, m An-
na Sprague, of Rthoboth, R. I., Oct.
1.5, 176.5

/ Tames, and his brother,

k Ebenezer, were soldiers in the Revolution-
ary war

2d WILLIAM BRANCH.

/■g William Gladding

fp5 William

16 loseph
jjjn Ebenezer

18 Charles

19 Hannah
^;J20 Stephen

21 Jeieniiah

22 Timothy

23 Molly

y"3 Solomon Gladding

24 Esther
's25 Solomon

JONATHAN BRANCH.
Jonathan group of grandchildren.

/ 11 Jonathan Gl;:dding, Providence, R. I.

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:26 Allen

27 Jonathan

28 Phcbe

29 Susan, Wm. Davenport

30 Benjamin

31 Abigail

.32 S irah, Walker Humphrey
?P3 John

/ 12 Nathaniel Gladding,

Providence, R. I.

34 Sarah
.3.5 Mary

36 Betsey

37 Hannah
*s.38 Warren
=;P9 Nathaniel
5;;J40 Jonathan
SS41 Hale

Provii'.eiKC, R. I-

/13 Timothy Ghiclding,

42 Nathaniel ist.

43 Nathaniel 2d.
^jJ44 Timothy

45 Nancy
C;46 John

47 Betsey, D. Pitts

48 Sarah G.

49 Sylvinia,ist.

50 Lydia Lowel Adams
^;;;51 George W.

5;iJ52 Nicholas

53 Sylvinia, 2d.

54 Harriet

f 14 Benjamin Gladding,

Providence, K. I.
55 Sally
5(J Polly
5" Betsey

58 Henrietta

59 Benjamin, d at sea

60 Anstras, ist.

61 Joseph

62 William

63 Anstras, 2d, Benjamin Snow

64 Lydia

65 Emma, Samuel W. Wheeler

JOSEPH Xo. 6.

f 16 Joseph Gladdint;-.

66 IJUis, C'apt. J. Larcher, J. Hardinijhurgh

67 Joseph

68 Cary

69 Samuel

/22 Henry Gladding.

70 Joseph

71 Sarah

72 Rhoda
i;;473 Henry

y24 John Gladding

74 Elizabeth

75 Joseph

76 Henry

77 John

These 77 sire great araiidcliildren of
John Xo. 1. 2d generation.

JAMES No. 12.

/"30 Samuel Gladding,

78 David

79 Sally

80 Thirsa

81 Elizabeth

82 Solomon

83 Jonah

84 Anstras

85 Dolly
^JS6 Samuel

87 Marium

Xo. 78 to 87 are great grandchildren
of Ebenezer W. 2d generation.

SIXTH GENERATION.

JOHX Xo. 1.

y'john Gladding. Lucretia, dau. of Richard
Smith, Bristol.
m John

2 Hannah, Ambrose Waldron

3 Lucretia ist
^•-.i Samuel

5 Richard ist

6 Benjamin

7 Polly, Samuel Monroe, Mr. Howland

8 Richard id
!» Rebecca

10 Sarah, Nathaniel Cole

11 Lucretia, Otis Chase

/2 Josiah

#12 Ezra
#13 Josiah

14 Polly
#15 Joseph
#16 Timothy

17 Susan
#18 John
#19 James
#20 Daniel S.

Middletowii, Conn.

SAMUEL No. 30.

/S6 Samuel Gladding

153 John B.

154 Onslow

155 Marietta

156 Julietta

157 Susanna

158 William B.

159 Catharine E.

At this date (1895) Ebenezer No. .i
of the 2d generation must end unless
more information is obtained.

— Uncle H.

SEVENTH GENERATION.

JOHN No. 1. h 17.39.

/I John Gladding, Rachel, dau of Edward
Tolbee, Bristol R. 1.

3

A'tA

5

John

Edward Tolbee

Lvdia, john Winslow

Benjamin

Hannah, Joseph Sparks

Samuel, d at sea, age 22

Rachel, Samuel Sparks

Stephen

James N.

fi Samuel Gladding, Charlotte, dau of joshua
Ingraham, Bristol, R. I.

10

Eunice, Joseph Coit

11

Allen I.

12

Samuel ist

m^

Richard S.

e-14 John

15

Edmond

5^16 Gilbert R.

^1"

Samuel 2d

IS

Martha J., Wm. Man

Chester

19

Mary J., better known as the Good Sama-

ritan

31 Mary Ann, Edraand Copeland, 1809
#32 Elias K., 1810

33 Xancy, Ira Ashly of Moretown, Vt., 1814
3-1 Hannah, Norman Persons, 1815

35 Harriet

36 Emeline

_/"15 Joseph Gladding,

JOSIAH No.

y" 12 Ezra Gladding

20 Emily

21 Jeremiah

22 Ezra

b 1741.

/"13 Josiah Gladding, Hannah, dau of

23 Amanda, born 179V
Ci24 William, 1798
«s25 Joseph H., 1800

2G Stephen, 1802

27 Maria, 1803
#28 Horace, 1805

29 Lath ram, 1S05

30 Irene, Israel Carpenter, ISOS

Albany, X. V

#37 Timothy C.
#38 George W.

39 Ruana, Wilhelmas Pangburn

■to Samantha

H John
#42 Daniel P.

4:3 Charlotte. da 20

U Ann C. S. di

/16 Timothy Gladding,

Whipple,

^^ Freeman

46 Timothy A.
#47 james M.

48 John

49 Lucy
#.50 Henry I-.

51 Charles

52 George AV.
.53 Frances E.

Albany. X. Y

/18 John Gladding, Mary, dau of

Rutter, Ashtabula Co., O.

i^JfTti Russell R.
#.55 Joseph

.56 Sally, Sacket

57 Mary

.58 Marvin
#5.59 Marquis

60 James

61 Nancj'

/19 James S. Gladding

62 Lucy

SEVENTH GENERATION.

BRISTOL, R. I., FAMILY.

Grandfather No. I JOHX'S Group of
Grand Children.

fl

^1

3
5

John Gladdino- married Rachel,
daughter of Edward Tolbee, June
11, 1784. John born Xov. 19, 1762.
died Oct. 20. 1821. Rachel, born
died Doc. 14. 1849. A gar-
den farmer and Bristol County
Deputy Sheriff.

John, b. Oct. -23, 1784

Edward Tolbee, b. Dec. 22, 1787

Lydia, b. June 17, 1790, m. John Winslow,

of Fairhaven, Mass. Mo. of 6 children
Benjamin, b. Feb. 9, 1792
Hannah, b. Aug. 6, 1794, m. 1st, Mr. Lind-

sy, 2 children, m. 2d, Joseph Spark, 1 dau

Hannah
Samuel, b. 1797, d. at sea ag-. 20
Rachel, b. Oct. 20, 1800, m. Hon. Samuel

Sparks, mo. of 8 children
Stephen
james X. Oct. 4, 1887

l.i

me
%~1'

18

e
19

Edmand. b. Oct. 2, 1800

Gilbert R., b. Mar. 4. 1^02

Samuel 2d, b. Julv 1<>^, 1804

Martha I , h. Sept. 7, 1806, m. Wm. Cox

Manchester, of Bristol, R. 1.

Wm. Allen

Charlotte Gladding

Frederic Harrisoff

John Howard

James Cook and Thomas Shepard (twins)

Mary, the Almoner. Her good works ob-
tained for her the sobriquet •'Good Sama-
ritan." See page 100. Died Oct. S, 1809,
aged 61 years.

SEVEN BROTHERS.

Grandfather No. 2 JOSIAH'S Group
of Grand Children.

/12 Ezra Gladding

/4 Capt. Samuel Gladding and Char" 20 Emily

•> r r. 21 Jeremiah

lotte, daughter of Josiah and 22 Ezra
Mary, (widow of Dr. I. Rich-

mond). daughter of Capt. Paul /13 Jcsiah Gladding, Hannah, daughter of

Unis, nee Ingraham. married Mar.
1789. Capt. Samuel died Dec. 14.
1813. aged 45. Charlotte died Xov.
.5. 1836, aged 69.

Ship owner and merchant capt-
ain, Bristol. R. I. (See page 72.)

10 Eunice, and Jo.seph Coit. of Newport, m-

April 8, 1808

Eunice, b. Xov. 12, 1789
Coit children ;

a Mar\- Mum ford
b Chaflot'e Allen
c Eunice Gladding
d Hannih Martin
e Lucretia Smith
j John 1st

^'Elizibeth Griswold
h William Mumford
/ John 2d
j Byron Dimond
k Joseph

11 Allen I., b. Aug- 16, 1791 I.ost at sea
Xov. 1810. The ship was never heard from

12 Samuel ist, b. Feb. 22, 1794
5^13 Richard S., b. Feb. 2.i, 1796
^14 John, b. Mav 8, 1798

23
f24

'"26

#j28
29

31

Amanda, born 1797

William. 1798

Joseph H.. 1800

Stephen. 1802

Maria. 1803

Horaee, 180.5

Lathram. 1808

Irene, Israel Carpenter, 1808

Rev. Edmoud Copland and Marv Ann
Gladding, m. ?ept. 1st, 18.30. Mary Ann
died at Lydonville, Vt., Mirch 14, 189.1.

a David, Dec. 21, 1832
h Jane, Sept. 12, 1834
r Ellen, Sept. 3. 18:16
d J. Wesley, June 17. 1840
e Edmond, July 6. 1846
f Georgianiia, July 11, 1850

f$32 Elias K.
33 Xancy, b. 1814, m. Ira Ashby, of More-
town
.34 Hannah, 1815, m. Xorman Persons
3.") Harriet
36 Emeline

M

(Seventh Generation)
/l5 Joseph Gladding, b. Oct. 17,1764.
m. Rhoda. dau. of Benj. and Han"
nah. {nee Ingi'aham), Crittenden,
d. Apr. 12, 1888, tig. 82y. 79 days.
Joseph and Timoth}' Gladding es-
tablished 1810 the house painting
and decorating plant No. 935 State
St., Albany. 'N. Y.. a noted land-
mark in the old capital city
eph d. ag. 77 y. 47 d.

e Frederic
/ Emily
^ Frank

457 Mary, b. 1813, m. H. R. Hyde

// Ruana
/' Harriet
J Olive
k Austin
/ Allen
m John
-.■JS M'avin, h. I8I0, d. 1893
Jos- ^''--^9 Daniel Marquis, b. 1818
iif.GO James, b. 1820

61 Wansey, b. 18-2-2, d. 1853

^P7 Timothy C.
§J38 George W.

39 Ruana, m. W- Pangburn

Pangburn children :
a Joseph
b James
c George
J Ruana

40 Samantha

41 John

5;rH2 Daniel Piatt

43 Charlotte

44 Ann C. S.

/19 James S. Gladding

/ 16 Timothy Gladding, b d.

m. 1st, Lucy Morton. Artist and
portrait painter, Albany. N. Y.

5/;:45 Freman, b. July 11. 1815
46 Timothy Allen, March 26, 1818.

Painter. Private N. Y. Heavy Artillery,
d. at City Point, Va., Nov, 20," 1864

|;j47 James Morton, b. July 8, 1820

48 John, b. 1822, drowned 1835

in. 2d, Cynthia Whipple, who was
sister of John Wliipple. father of
Henry B. Whipple, Bishop of Min-
nesota.

49 Lucy, b. Apr. 27. 1826
^^50 Henry I.., Sept. 14, 1827

.■^l Charles \V., June 20, 1830
.W George \V.

53 P'rances E., m. Rev. Charles Hays, D. D.
of Phelps, N. Y.

n Mary Frances, 1855
b Charles, di
r Anna W., di
1/ Margarett A., 1801, teacher
e Catherine E., 1863
/Henry W., 1874, student

/18 John Gladding, b. in Conn., 1782.
m. Mary Kutter, 1S06. Removed
to O. See page 27

^S.54 Russel R-, b. 1800
5;;^.55 Joseph, 1808

.56 Sally, b. 1811, m. Chancy Sackst

1! Hannah

b Orsemus

r Mary

d Luev

62 Lucy

63 Mary ist

64 Tames

65 Timothy
6-> Sophronia

67 Mary 2d

68 Lafavette

69 Priscilla

70 Lucretia

71 Maria

72 jane

THE YOUNGEST OF THE SEVEN
BROTHERS.

flO Daniel S. Gladding, ni. June 18,
1811, Sally Patten.
Daniel, born Mar. 16, 1786.
Sally, b. Jan 22, 1781, d. June 25,
1847.

Paper box maker. New Haven,
Conn.

73 Edmond, h. 1821, d.
5^74 Henry, July 16, 1816
75 Francis, Aug. 20, 1820

N

(Seventh Generation)

(iraiidfather Xo. 5 DANIEI/S group
of Grand Children.

/ 24 C'apt. Natlianiel Gladding, b

ni. NaiK^y. dan of Jonathan Peck,
master and owner in tlie niercliani
carrying trade. Sickened and diet'
on a, voyage out from Xew Oi-
lcans and was buried in the Gull
of Mexico. All of Bristol, K. I.
(See page 53.)

w"" N'athaniel
^;J77 Johathan P.
igTS John

79 N^ncy P., ist
5;;J80 josiah

81 Su.san W., ist

82 Hannah H.

S;{ William Frederic

84 Susan W. 2d. m. Mr. Letherbcrar

8,") Lvdia Richmnnd, m Thomas '^uin o!
New York city. Mother of Dr. K. A.
(^in, practicing phy.sician of \'icks.
burg:, Miss.

86 Nancv, m. Thomas Bell. Mother of nine
daughters arid one son, who mostly re-
side in Bedford City, Va.

/ 26 Daniel Gladding

m. Sarah Alger, of Warren. R.I
Sailmaker. of Bristol. K. I. (See
old Daniel Gladding house.

87 Peter
8S Daniel ist
.S!) josiah
!«» Daniel jd

91 DoUv i.-.t

92 Henry White
98 Joseph A.

94 Dollv, in. ^Vln. M.mchestcr, of Bristol

K. i.

9.") Sally, rn. Henry White
9< HenVittta, d. ag. 20
97 John Qj A. di

Grandfather No. 9 JOSIAH'S group

of Grand Children.
/ 32 Solomon Gladding m. Xancy.

dau. of Ambrose Waldron. all of

Bristol.

*!';98 Edward

Grandfather Xo. 10 SAMUEL'S
group of Grand Children.

/ 43 Samuel Gladding, b

Seaman, of Bristol.

100 Bt-tsev

101 Martha

102 Nathaniel

103 .-^anniel

104 Phillip
10.> Benjamin

Grandfather No. 11 Capt. XATIIAX-
lEI/S group of Grand Children.

/" .50 Joseph S. Gladding b. Dec. 11

1787; d. at Hartford, Conn., Mar.
24, 1S72; m. Apr. 23, 1817, Susan^
dau. of Esquire Cady, of Plain-
lield. Conn. Manufacturer and
mill owner, Moosup. Conn.
Mary Elizabeth b. Feb. 16, 1819,
. d. at Hartford Feb, 18. 1880. She
m. Samuel Coit, of Hartford.

Coit Children:

lOG (/ Susan G. m. Samuel Day, of Conn.
/' Joseph S. n. . Sarah Shaw, of Conn,
r Mary E. married Dr- W. j. Bacon, of

liarlford.
J Hattie I. m. E. T. Piatt, Washington,

D. C.
e Martha W. m. Rev. H. M. Ladd, of

New York city-
/ Samuel Bacon m. Leonora Bailey, of

Wisconsin.

107 Phebe Ann, b. Plaintield, juneSO, 1823;
died there March 15, 1S47

108 Phebe

109 Martha

110 Susan

/ 52 Xathaniel Gladding, b

ni. Susan, dau. of Peter and Eliz-
abeth Taylor. Merchant, import-
er and wholesale dealer, of Prov-
idence. R. I.

/ 34 Joshua Gladding m. Betsey
Corwiii. all of Bristol, K. I.
99 Elizabeth L. di

Second cousins group from No. 1 tO|
Xo. 99.

111 Nathaniel T., b. Nov . .'), 1827

112 Eleonora E., b. Feb. 2, 1830

113 Leonora

114 William F., Aug. 22, 1&32
ll.'i Jostphine ist, b. Sept. 18, 1^37

116 j(sephine 2d, b. Feb. 2, 18.37, m. Shubael
Hojikins

a Maria Hutchings, m. Augustus Beldin
b Shubael Hutchins.
^117 John Thomas, April 3, 18.39
118 Susan Taylor, Aug. 22, 1841, m. Prof. R.
H.Thurston

c Harriet T. Thurston, m. Victor Collin

0

{Seventh Generation)

119 Elisha H., Aug. 14, 1843, di
#1-20 Charles A., jan. 8, 1845

121 Frank Raymond, Nov. 11, 1838, di
1-22 Phebs S , Oct. 29, 1849, m. Kev.
Gould. No issue

S. S.

/54 Samuel Gladdino^, b. Apr. 26.
1804. d. iis- 92. m. l.<t Sarah.
dan. of Joseph S\v<eet. importer
and whole.«ale merchant, of
Prov., R. I. See page 57.

123 Samuel, di

m. 2d, Sarah Rugj;les

124 Saiah Ruggles, b. 1840, m. H. C. Hunt
ington

5^125 Frank Ruggles, 1842
5^126 Charles Frederic, 1844

m. 3d, Nancy Willi.ims
Csl27 John R., 1858

Xo. 1 to No. 127 form a ^roup of
2d (Cousins and are li^reat i^rand cliild
ren of No. 1 John of the 5th jrenera-
tion. and ends the John Xo. 1 third
generation branch for this generation.

THE WILLIAM BRANCH.

The above is No. 3 William of Gener-
ation 3.

Grandfather No. 25 SOLOMON'S
Group of Grand Children.

/ 64 William Gladding, b. 1792.

/67 Solomon Gladding, b. 1800, m.
1st, Clarissa Stanhope.

^P34 William
^cl35 Samuel
^i^sloG C laiissa

2d, m. Elizabeth Mumford

137 Edward

188 Theodore ist

139 Ellen M.

140 Theodore 2d

141 Marium M.

142 Arthur

143 Jamts

144 Charles

145 George

146 Elizabeth

/69 John Gladding, b. 1804. m.

CiJ147 William-
5;i:148 Samuel
C;J149 Solomon
;;1.50 John

William branch for this geneiation
ends with No. 150.

128
129

Mary
Charles

/'66

130

131

132

?^133

Samuel Gladding, b. 1797, m.
Catherine, dau. of Christopher
A. Cady, Jeweler, Providence.

Julia
John C.

Samuel Sherman
Harrison

THE JONATHAN BRANCH.

The above No. 4 is Jonathan of Gener-
ation 3.

Grandfather 20 ALLEN'S Group of
Grand Children.

f7~o Kinsley C. Gladding, b.

1.51 Catherine M.

1.52 Frederick W.

Grandfather IVS JOHN'S Group of
Grand Children.

/80 Josiah G. Gladding, h.

m. Mary Brown, Providence.

{Seventh Generation^)

^51.53 William B.
154 Mary Augusta, d. Feb. 2.), 1S99

/ 82 Henry G. Gladding

155 Louisa F.

f 84 John C. and Abby Parm^ntcr Gladding,

Providence, R. I.

156 Ann E , m. Elisha 1. Aldrich

157 Su^an C.
C5lo8 William B.

y" 85 Benjamin C Gladding, b.

m. Hannah I., dau. of Wm. Pope.

For maii3' year? Mr. Gladdinof was
an important official in the Phcx'iiix
Iron Found r3% Providence, R. I.

159 Marv T., b. Dec. 13, 1S53
©KW Frank, b- Jan. i9, 1855

Gen. 5. No. 39 Xathaniers group of
^randoliildren.

/91 Abraham S. (iladdia r. b.

C^slGl Thomas C.
5;!;=162 .Vbraha-n S.
' 102 Nalhani.I B.
I(i3 Maria

164 Ann F.

165 Ebeneazer

/ 94 Jarvis E. Gladding, d. iS^, ag. 8S.

Merchant tailor of Providence, R. I.
m. ist, Ann B. Fcnner

167

#168
fd60
#170

171
172
17.3
174

Nathaniel, b. 1S19
Jarvis E., b. 1S22
Thomas W., b. 1S27
John F., b. 1833

Married 2d, Harriet P., dau. of Nathan
and Dolly, iiee Wood, Long

William N., b. 1841, d. ag. 5 ye
Edward W., b. 1S43, d. ag. 4 ye
Zetel C, b. 1S4S, d.
Mariam B., b. 1854, d.

Generation 5. No. 41 Hale's group
of grandchildren.

/99 Capt. Thomas P. Gladding, b.

Seaman, Providence. R. I.,

m. Sarah, dau. of Norri.s H. Hubbard

#175 Thomas D.

176 Hale

177 Marv

#178 lohn Norris

179 I.aura F., m

Shurtleff

180 Annie E., m.

Wm. Holmes, boss mould

er, PhoL-nix

Foundry, Providence

a
b

c

d

181 Albeit A., d-

182 Helen

183 Harriet F.

183 Sarah E., m.

Joseph Mason

/ 102 Charles Gladding, b.

m. Ruth, dau. of Reuben Shove

fa84 Rcub--n H.

^sl85 Francis

^1^186 Edmond Quincy

/ 103 James W. Gladding, b.

188 Julia D., m. Bcnj. Manton, U. S. Consul
to Kio Janeiro

189 Maiy A.

190 James R.

Generation 5, Xo. 44
group of grandchildren.

Tiniothy'.s

/ 108 John P. Gladding, b.

m. Emily P., dau. of Howard Miele

191 Loomis H.

192 Emily

193 MaryG.

194 Benjamin O.

Q

(Seventh Generation.)

Generation n, No. 51 George W's
group of grandchildren.

/ 1-20 George F. Gladding, b.

202 Sally Earl

203 Sarah E irl

204 Emma Augusta

/ 109 Henry B. Gladding

m. ist, Mary E., dau. of S

and Huntingfton

m. 2d,

Darning, of Prov.

195 Elizabeth
5}J196 Howard R.
Cs!97 Harriet R.
J%19S Royal H.

199 Grace D., di

Generation 5, Xo. 43 John's group
of grandchildren.

/ 119 Edivard Gladding, b.

200 George E.

201 Clarissa O.

/ 122 Benjamin H. Gladding

Founder of the B. H. Gladding popu-
lar dry goods house. Providence, R. I.

205 James Hill
20G Mary Ann
207 Harriet Louisa

/ 144 John Hill Gladding, b.

m. Lydia M., dau. of

208 George Washington, b. March 14, 1854

209 John Hill, b. jaii. 5, 18.)6

210 Jam s Wilson, b. jan. 22, 18.57

211 Frederick Earl, b. Jan. 6, 1860

212 Nelson A., b. July 8, 1863

213 Benjamin M. H.,b. Sept. 1866

214 Eari Bourn, b. May 26, 1868

End of this branch for the 7 "ren.

THE JOSEPH BRANCH.

This is Joseph No. 6. of generation
3. mostly located in Bristol, R. 1.

Generation .5, No. 73 Henry's group
of gi'andchildren.

/ 142. Henry Gladding, b.
m. Elizabeth Lawton, Newport, R. I.

215 John H.

J 144 John Gladding, h

Gabinetmakcr, Wickford, R. I.
m. Hannah, dau. of
No issue.

Generation .5, No. 77, Capt. John's
group of grandchildren.

/ 145 Capt. John Gladding, b. jan. 19, 179S, di.

B

(Seventh Generation.)

March 20, 1S6:). In early lite a seaman
and noted sailing master; later, a
tradesman and sto.c keeper, at Bristol,
R. I.; m. ut Ann Folgcr Baker, who
d Dec. J). iS.)i, aif ^i.
C=-16 William Henry, b Apr. 2, 18-9

•217 Abby Ann, Mar. 17, 1821, d Jan. 19, iS —
m Gilbtrt Kichmond. ilothei of one
child.

i^piS John H., b. Oct. 15, 1S23: m. 2d, Eliza-
beth Lawlis, c f i3ristol.

/ 147 Capt. Edward Ciladding^

m. Marv Wood

■219 Phebe A.,
^j2'i0 Edward
A-2-21 John
5"v222 Henry
|v223 Martin
S";224 Thomas

22o Joseph O-

Newport, R. I.

Rinjr

/ 148 Henry Gladding
m. Mary, dau. of
Southwick

226 Susan

227 Harriet
V228 William I.

m. Sanford Bryer
m. Benj. Esterbrooki

f l.TO Thomas Gladding

m. Rebecca, dau. of

and Thomp> on, Newport, R. I.

220 Esther A., m.john Walker

230 Frances, m. John Gladding
2:11 Elizabeth, di

232 Martha, m. Capt. Wm. Briggs

233 Sophia, in. John Allen
23'I Rc'iicca, di
233 Man,-, di

0236 Alexander
;;g237 (iet rge
^^^238 Christopher
"239 Olive, m. Wm. Frank
5"4240 Nicholas T.

/ 2.t1 Josejih Gladding
(m. Ellis Baker)

241 Martin, ist

242 Ellis, m.john Trip

243 Stephen, ist

244 John, di

245 Stephen, 2d

246 Martin, 2d

247 Ann

248 Maria, m. Charles Huddey

/2.T2 William O. Gladding;

Southwick, dau. of

rn. Mary Ann

249 AV'illiam H.
2.50 Elizabeth,
251 Ann

Wm. I'ike

End of the 7th generation.

s

(Eighth Generation.')

BRISTOL, R. T., BRANCH.

Group of ofrandchildren to No. 1
Johu, of the 6th o:eneration.

/ 1 John Gladding was born at Bristol, R. I.,
Oct. 23, 17S4; m. Nancy, dau. of James and
Patty («(?(' 'i'virner) Coggeshall, all of Bris-
tol. Mr. Gladding-, a rope maker by trade,
with wife and three children removed from
Bristol JSl.") or -16 to Pharsalia, N. Y.,
where he established a cordage plant. The
works are now an important concern,
owned and run by his grand- and great-
grandchildren.

1 Martha Turner, b. Aug. 4, 1810
^1^2 Anstress j., b. Nov. -IS, 1811

m. Jonathan Finch
^P James Coggeshall, b. Nov. 12, 1813
j;p Rachel Talby, b. Sept. 17, 1819; m. Charles
Crittenden. One daughter
5 John Arnold, b. Apr. 28, 1822; m. Mary
Woodley. No issue

/ 2 Edward Talby Gladding, b. Dec. 22, 1787,
d. 1858, ag. 70. Garden farmer; m.
Ruth, dau. of Capt. John Harding, all
of Bristol, R. 1.

6 Timothy X., di
f=7 James Harding, b. July 22, 1813
tS8 Edward 6.
5g9 John

10 Mary, (twins) ; m. 1st, John Watton, no

issue: 2d, m. Daniel F. Gladding of

Albany, N. Y.
a Charles
h Lizzie

11 Hannah V., m. Francis Waldron, of Bris-

tol. Mother of 8 children

12 Charles M., di

13 Susan B., di

14 Sarah, m. Charles Anthony, of Fall Riv-

er, Mass.

/ 4 Benjamin and Mahitable (Coggeshall)
Gladding, m. Sept. 27, 1S14. Benja-
min b. Feb. 9, 1792, di Sep. 13, 1847.
Mahitable b. July 17, 1797,

Mr. Gladding was an apprentice to
the carpenter and joiner trade at Prov-
iaence. In the fall of 181."> or -16 he
with his brother John and their fami-
lies removed from Bristol to Chenango
CO., N. Y. The family moved again
1827 to Waterville, Oneida co.

CJl.") Benjamin F., b Oct. 19, 181.5

16 Mahitable Ann, b Jan. 28, 1818; m Thos.
Coats.
a Henrv T., b Mar. 8, 1846
b Mary;b Feb. 26, 1850
r John, b Jan. 7, 18.52
5;|fl7 George W'., b Apr. 9, 1820

18 Ellen, b Nov. 11, 1822; Aug. 13, 1855 m
John Huike
a Libby
b Charles
r Emma
ii John
e Lillie
/ Lewis
Csig Charles Giles, b Jan. 8. 1825
^s20 Henry Coggeshall, b Jan. 11, 1827

21 Maiyett. b Jan. 19, 1829: m P. Palmer

22 Anjanett, b Mar. 26, 1831; m Geo. L.

Buckingham
(7 Flora, di
b Gwallis
<" Carrie
d Benjamin G.
e Mira
y Kate
^P3 James Nickerson, b Jan. 21 18.31

24 Lydia Winslow, b Oct. 8, 1838

25 William, di

/ 8 Stephen Gladding, b Feb. 21, 1803, m 1st,
Hannah, dauC. H. I. Harding, of Bris-
tol, R.I. Mr. Gladding was ajiprenticed
to the carpenter trade with his brother
Benjamin. This family early located
at Smithfield. Bradford co., Va.

i;P6 John

f^27 Samuel

28 Lydia, b 1840; ra Thomas L. Pierce
a Addle

b Myra

c Emma

d Walter

e Bertha Gladding

29 Anstress, m Orin Kniffen

30 Josephine, m John Akin

/ 9 JamesNickerson Gladding, b Oct. 4, 1807;
m Lucretia, dau of Nathan and Sarah
fGladding) Cole, all of Bristol, R. I.
Mr Gladding was by trade a cooper ;
In his later days like many other deni-
zens of Bristol he followed the garden-
farming, growing onions and carrots.
He d 1857.

31 Lucretia J., b ]8;59; m Wm. Wilcox

32 Julia Thrasher, b 1840

33 Rachel, b 1841

34 Alzada, b 1843

35 Jamus N., b 1844. Private, Co. /, R, I.

Vol. Died at Washington, D. C, Tuly
3, 1894. '

36 Sarah Cole, b 1846 : m Philip Manchester

37 Annie H., b 1849; m, 1st, H. Bennett; 2d,

Elder T. Miatt.

38 Ella Francis, b 1851, m \Vm. B. Cluley

39 Ellen L.iwlass, b 1!S,t;5, m Lorenzo Kenny
;^J40 Daniel H., b 1855

^;H1 Benjamin, b Sept., 1857

Capt. Samuel of No. 4. / 1 6th jjen-
eratioii and his wife Charlotte, nee lii-
graham's, group of grand-children.

/ 13 Capt. Richard S. Gladding, b Feb. 25,
17%, m Martha, dau of Jose|)h E. Clait,
May 25, 1815. Packet owner and mas-
ter in the carrvinir trade between K. I.
waters and the Hudson and Albany,
N. Y. Died at Bristol 1880, ag 84 years
170 days.

Cs42 Allen I., dec 1815

Cs43 William R., b Feb. l(i, 1818
?jH4 Charles B., b 1820

4.3 Martha E., b 1823; m 1st John Waldron
a James Waldron

zd m Colbv Carr
b Cory E. Carr
c Theodore Carr
Cs46 johi. A. C, b 1825
^P7 Samuel, b 1828
«;j48 Theodore O., b 1830
#49 Henry D., b 1833
i^oO George T., b 183(5

— Bristol, R. I., family

/ 14 John Gladding, b

m Mary, dau of Capt. Hezekiah Wal-
dron

(^Eighth Generation.)

51 Elizabeth, m Capt. N. Waldron

52 Emily J. Winston

/ 10 Gillert R. Glidding

53 Ann E.

54 Charlotte

55 William H.
.56 Susan B.
.57 Henry R.
58 Irene W.
.59 Samuel B.
(iO Frederick A.
(il Francis B.

— Providence family.

/ 17 Capt. Samuel Gladding, b Feb. 28, 1804.
ni Sarah Cart, who died soon after; m
2d, Elizabeth T., dau of Ellis and .Ma-
ry Bointon

62 Sarah E., b Apr. 24, 1842; m W. T. Hov-

ey

63 Mary B., b Aug. 1st, 1844; m Israel H.

Smith. One son, Charles H. Smith, m
Grace Angel, of Prov. , R. I.

64 Samuel E., b Sept. 13, 1849
G5 William L., b Aug. 17, 1851
66 Charles H., b Dec. 6, 1852

Joshua, / 2, *13, 6th generation
Joshua and Hannah's group of grand
children.

f 24 William Gladding,
Sopha

b 1798, d aged 58; m

67 Hariot, :ii E. Lansing
f^568 William James, b Dec. 19, 18^21

69 Edward W.

70 Sopha M.

71 Horace S.

72 Israel S.

73 Cornelia M.

74 Joseph K,

75 Lydia C. ; m Clark
§^76 Walter V. R.

77 Theodore

78 Elizabeth

/ 25 Josiah Gladding, b 1800

79 Josephine

u

{Eighth Generation.)

/28 Horace Gladding, b 1805

SO James Y.

81 Anna M.

82 Francis

83 John

/ 32 Ellas K. Gladding:, b 1S13, d 1889; m Sal-
ly, dau of Wm. and Rebecca, «tv Pierce
Lovett, Marshfield, Vt.

084 Horace, b 1846

85 Caroline, b 1847
5^86 Albert, b 1851

87 Eunice, b 18,52; m Henry L. Broad
5^88 Philo, b 18G0

/32 Elias K. Gladding^, b July 15, 1813. at
Stockbridge, Vt':; d Apr. 10, 1889,
Plaintield, Vt. ; m Sally, dau oi C- Bart-
lett, b May 17, 1816, d Apr. 8, 1889

089 George L., b Sept. 24, 1831

90 Harriet, b jan. 14, 1839; m Ez^-kiel Skin-
ner, Feb. 2, 18,58, Plainfield, Vt.
a Jennie A. akinner, b Nov. 15, 1858, d
1862
091 William H., b Apr. 8, 1841

92 Emeline, b Feb. 20, 1844; m George Pierce

Oct. 24, 1866, of Barre, Vt.

93 Tulia, b Nov. 3, 1845, d 1891

94 i;dmond C, Sept. 22, 1846

95 Amanda L., May 19, 18.50; m Justin F.

Chadwick, Aug. 17, 1872

96 Anna, b Aug. 14, 18.56, d aged 7

97 Ad I E . b Sept. 3. 1862; m Victor A. Grant

of Pitsfield, N. H,, ]une 9, 1884
a Glenn R., b July 24, 1S85
h Victor M., ist, bjuly 9, 1887
r Victor M , 2 i, b Jan. 24, 1888
(/ Fleda Lucik-, b Apr, 7, 1892

Joseph./ 2, *15,
spph and Rhoda
children.

(Ith generation Jo-
group of grand-

/ 37 Timothy C. Gladding, b Dec. 26, 1810.

House painter, ',)35 State St., Albany,

N. Y. D at Albany, Dec. 14, 1S.50. He
was m twice, :st to Margaret I. Mc-
Grath , 2d, m Sally Ann Graham, b
1^17, d 18.84

98 Chailotte Adelia, b Dec. 14, 1831, d

99 Emeline C, b Jan. 21, 1836; m George W.

Davis, Capt. in Havelock Battery for

four years
a [ohn Davis, b Mar. 24, 1869
b George A., b Apr. 5, 1870
c Knsetta Emeline, b Ddc. 11, 1871
d Mary Elizabeth, b July 9, 1873
e Minnie C, b July 13, 1877

100 Kosetta, b 18:58

101 Charles Sheiman, b 1840, d

102 Rhoda, b 1843, m Charles Hill

103 Joseph, b 1845, d ag 20

/38 George W. Gladding, b July 25, 1813; a
niembL-r of the old and well known
Gladding decorating and painters' es-
tablishment, 935 State street, Albany,
N. Y.; m ist, Rosetta Clark

104 jane McNab

105 George W.

m 2d, Mrs. Catharine Clark

106 Edward J., b July, 18.50

107 Louise K., b July, ]852

m 3d, Mrs. Rebecca Hildebrand

108 Daniel Piatt, b 18,55, d ag 10

109 Caroline Arthur, b Jan. 24, 1858

f 42 Daniel Piatt Gladding, b Feb. 25, 1822

Youngest son ot the Joseph family ; con-
tinued the painting business at the old
stand through life. He was twice mar.
ried. D at Albany, ag 70. M 1st, Mrs.
Mary Walton, dau of Edward Glad-
ding, of Bri stol, R. I.

110 Chailes D., 18.59

111 Mary K. W., b 1869

M 2d, Elizabeth Ostrander, dau of Jo-
seph and Elizabeth Neeman

Timothy, of/ 2, *16 and generation
6. Ilis group of grandchildren.

/45

112
113
114

0116

Friman Gladding, b July 1, 1815, d 1881 ;
m Lavanty King, dau of Geo. and Es-
ther Nicker.'on, of Schoharie, N. Y.
Ornamental painter, Albany, N. Y.

James K., b May 7, 1841

Lucy A., b S -pt. 1. 1843

Mary E., F<.b. 8, 1145

William H., Sept. 1, 18.54

Charles S., Sept. 10, 1859

/" 47 James Morton Gladding, b July 8, 1820, d
Jan. 27, 1894; m Oct. 7, 1846, Harriet P.

y

{Eighth Oeneration.)

Maben. Accountant, Albany, N. Y.
^^n Frank H., Oct. 13, 18.i'J
lis Hariot E.. July 11, 1S57

M Arthur E. More, Apr. 7, 1888
(7 Hariot Eva More, b Julv -20, 1S89
119 Florence E., b Mar., 18.39; di

/ 50 HenrvLangdon Gladding-, bat Albany,
Sept. 14, isil; m Catherine A. Hain-
street, of S.iratoga. N. Y. Mr. Glad-
ding and son were general agents of
the United States Mercantile I'ro'.ective
Association, N. Y.

120 Carrie, b July 30, 18.">3: di

121 Charles Frederick, b Aug. 30, 18.56; d

122 Jessie Elizabeth, b May 28, lS.i8; m Alex.

ander M. Holmes: an accountant
p23 Edward Livingston, b Aug. 5, 18(iO

ASHTABULA CO., OHIO.

John, / 18. 0th greneration. John
and Mary's group of grandchildren.

/ .54 Russel R. Gladding, m Clarissa, dau of
Noah and Sarah Sadam. He was the
first white male child born in Windsor,
O. Died 1880

124 Wellington R., b 1832

125 Sarah, U 1837

126 Malvina, b 18.37; ni R. Spring; mother of

one child, which died. D 1886

128 Lucinda, b 1840; m John Blakesley.

Mother of one child wh di

129 Cynthia, b 1844; m 1871 Mr. Rigolds.

To them were born two children, a son
and dau

/" 55 josei)h Gladding, b 1806; m ThankfiiU,
dau of Cornelius and Abitrail Morris

130 John, b 1835, d ag63

131 Mary, b 1836, d 1891.
a William

* Robjrt
("Arthur
d John

132 Charles, b 18.38
^;P33 George, b 1840

134 Ruth, b 1844. di 1846

M J. B. Nye

/ 59 D.iniel Marquis Gladding, b 1818: m So-
phia A., dau of Paul and Abigail Nye

1.35 John, b 1844, di

136 Henrv A., b 1846

137 Edna, b 1848, d 18,i2

138 Ida F , b 1855, d 1S80.

son 1879

M A. S. Thomp.

y 60 James Gladding, b 1820; m Lorinda, dau
of Elisha and Eliza Grover

138 Philena, b 1852; m jobn McKenery

a Bernice, b 1874

* W.ivne, b 1878
l:»javE.,b 18.56
:40 Estella, b 18.58

(The descendants of family 19. 7th
generation Jiunes S. Gladding's three
sons and eight daughters, would he
recorded in thi.s place had we the
dates and information needed. I think
members of this family reside near
Long Island Sound, east of Connecti-
cut river : so far I tind in communi-
cating through the post-office with
this branch.)

NEW HAVEN, CONN.

Family 20. 7th generation Daniel S.
and Sally Paten Cladding's group of
grandchildren.

w

(Eighth Generation.)

f-i

Henry Gladdinjj, b July IG, 1816. Paper

box manufactur>-'r. New Haven, Conn.

m ist, Miirv Ann Coburn, who wiis b

1819, d 1851'
Ann C, b Nov. 17, 1840, di
Henry C. ist, b Sept. 1, 18.51, di

2d, m July i."), IS.%, Harriet Holbrook
5^143 Henry H. id, b. Apr. 27, 18.57

141

142

The grandchildren of the Seven
Brothers of generation 6 end here.

BRISTOL. R. I., FAMILY.

Family 24, 7th generation. Capt.
Xathaniel and Nancy Peck Gladding
group of grandchildren.

/ 76 Nathanif-1 Gladding, b l.-^Ol, d 1831. Sea-
man, Bristol, R. I., m Eveline, dau of
Capt. Isaac and Priscilla Manchester,
of Bristol

144 George H., b 18-26, d 1876

145 Hannah H., b 1828
#146 Nathaniel, b 1829

147 Eveline, b 1831, di

f 11 Capt. Jonathan P. Gladding, b 18 . . .
d at sea ... m Olive Davis

148
149
150

Mary A.
Sarah A.
Olive

m Richard Franklin
m Ambrose Waldron
All of Bristol, R. I.

/78

151

1.52

1.53

:;J154

John Q_iiincy Gladding, b 18 — at Bri-^tol,
mMiiy, dau of John and Mury Quin.
In early life he was in the book-hinuing
business, at Bristol, R 1.; su s quenc-
ly, a local preacher at Philadelpliia, Pa

Marium

John W.

Susan

Malanthan

/ 80 Capt.josiah Gladding,
^m Susan Swift

In early life Mr. Gladding followed the
sea; later on he k pt a giocery and p.-o-
vision store at Bristol

1.56 Abby H., ist

157 Josiah

158 Abbv H. 3d; m Capt. Collins, of Bristol
#1.59 Frank J., b 1845

160 Susan W.

/ S3 William Frederick Gladding and family
1 think were the Ptnvan, N. Y., Glad-
d'ng family, and their descendants still
live in western New York

Family 20. generation 7, Daniel and
Sally Gladding gronp of grandchild-
ren.

/ 87 Peter Gladding,

m ist, Maiy Friend, of Newport. He
was a sailmaker, and Bristo.'s town-
clerk for thirty-five successive years

#161 William O.

162 Daniel H.

163 Charles J.

164 Peter R.,

m 2d, Hannah, dau of Crawford and
Hannah Hall Esterbiooks

f 92 Henry White Gladding, b May 8, 181.5, d
Sept. 1, 1887; m Alby, dau of Nathan-
iel and Mary Munroe. Sailmaker,
Wairen, R. I.

165 Maiy A., b Nov. 23, 1841

166 Henrietta, b Oct. 14, 1843

1«7 aarah E., b May 7, 1845; m E. B. Bos-
worth.
168 Ellen S., b Dec. 27, 1846, d Mar. 30, 1880
'4169 Dani.l W.

1.55 Thomas Swift

/ 93 Joseph Alger G'addirg, b 1817, d

Aug. 8, 1885; m hutn Ann, dau of Pal-
mer and Ihcbe Brown. Merchant Tai-
lor, Wooniockei, R. I.

#170 Diniel Palmer, b Oct. 12, 1842

171 Georg ana, b Jan. 29, 1857; m Noah A.

Bryant

172 Lilla, b jan. 29, 18.57, d ag 6 years

Solomon and Nancy group of grand-
children of family 32, 6th generation.

/' 98 Edward Gladding, m

{Eighth Generation.)

Carpenter and build-'r, Bristol, R. I.

173 Catherine P.,

m Georg _■ \V. Esterbrook^;, of Bristol,
R. I.

Xath.iiiiel and Susuii's group of
grandchildren, of family 52. 6th gen-
eration.

Samuel Gladding group of grand-
children.

/12o Frank Rusjgles Gladding, b 1842, drown
July, 18S-2

m Annie Ackley

Clerk in National Bank of No. Amer-
ica

176 Alice LaSalle, b 1878

/ 117 John Thomas Giadding. b Apr. 3, 1839

m Amy, dm of ^B .i.j imin and Maiy / 126 Charles Frederick Gladding, b 1844. ni

Carttight, all of Piovidence, R. I.
No issue

y 120 Charles A. Gladding, b Jan. S, 1848; m
Susan, dau of John Field
Pharmacist, 223 Greenwich St., I'rov., R. I,

174 Thomas, student

Emma C dau ol' David and Jane Her-
skell Moore, of Norwich. C'>'nn. Brok-
keeper Phoenix Mutual Life Insuiance
Co., Hartford, Conn.

178 Helen Moore, b 1872

179 Bessie Wav, di

180 Bessie Curtiss, di

/ 127 John Russell Gladding, b 18.')8, m Ellen
Thurston, dau of Hon. B. F. Thurston,
of Providence, R. I. No issue
Mr. Gladding is secretary and treas-
, uier of Alkali Co., Providence.

(^Eighth Generation.)

WILLIAM BKANCH.

No. 66, 6th Generation. Samuel and
Catherine's group of grandchildren.

/ 133 Harrison and Catharine Candy Glad-
ding, Providence, R. I.

182 Eliz.ibeth P., m Andrew D. Ross, mar-
ke'man, 73 Fountain St., Pawtucket,
R. I.

a May Corinne Ross
183 Herbert Harrison

No. 67, 6th Generation, Solomon
and Clarigsa Stanhope and Elizabeth
Mumford Gladding group of grand-
children.

/ 234 William H. Gladding, d with Cholera,
aged about 22. Left One dau

184 Charlotte, m Christopher Trip, 22 Bridge
st^ Newport, R. I,

/235 Samuel Sterns, m Sarah E., dau of
Thomas and Betsey Stanhope. Con-
tractor and builder, Pawtucket, R. I.
D ia the fall of 1896, ag 72 yr

18.1 William H., b 1849, d in his 9th vr

186 Clarissa Sterns, b 18.il, m D-xter Bucklin

187 Elizabeth F., b 1854, m Fisher Stark-

weather
^§188 Samuel S., b ]ai7

189 Sarah E., b 1866

190 Ida Bell, b 1868

No. 69. generation 6th. John Glad-
ding group of Children.

/247 William Gladding

191 Mary E,

192 Charles A.

/" 248 Samuel Gladding

193 Julia R.
i:)4 John C.

195 Samuel

196 Harriion

f 249 Solcmon Gladding family, unknown

/ 150 John Gladding,

twice m : ist, Sarah
Surah Chaffee

Ann Pottei ; 2d,

197 Samuel P.

I St

^198

John

199

Frank, so

dier, 1861

200

Benjamin

201

George T.

1st

202

Sarah

203

George N.

3d

^p04

Samuel P

2d

^205 Frederick U.

206 Clarence,

di

207 Ann A.,d

«b17

William branch for this generation
ends with No. 207.

{Eighth Generation.)

JONATHAN BRANCH.

John G. and Abb}' Gladding group
of giandcliildi"en.

158 William B. Gladding, in Helen Nichols,
dau of Commodore A'ichols, U. S. N.

208 Dorothy

No. 85, generation 6.

Benjamin C. and Hannah Ghid-
ding's group of grandcliildien.

./ 160 Frank Gladding, b jan. 16, 185"), m Cor-
inne S., daj ot Luciuj and Sarah Halli-
day, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Accountant, Provinence, R. 1.

209 Benjamin H., b Sept. .30, 1891

210 Mary TiUinghast, D Dec..20, J896

Nathaniel, No. 91, geuefatiou 6th.

Abraham S. Gladdlng's group of
grandchildren.

f 161 Th-imas C. Gladding, m Hiinnah, dau of

., Benj[jmin .-and C-ir. it: . Pendleton, mer.
;■ ; -^iihaiii, of- Providence, R. I.

Wm. H. Fiih, of

211

Julia

212

Annie A., m

Kev

Melio e, Mass

214

Mary E.

215

Sarah Fish ist

216

Emuy P.

217

Sarah F. 2d

218

Charlotte V.

219 Thomas E.

/ 162 Abr.iham S. Gladding, m Ann Eliza-
beth, dau of ThoniHK and Eliza Hatha-
way, Providence, R. I.

#222 Frank H., b May 7, 1848
C;;5228 Walter E., b Jan 20, 1S51
5;p24 Thomas C.

225 Nellie
=3226 Louis A.

No. 94. generation 6th.
Jarvis E.. Amy Fenner, Harriot P.
Lang Gladding's group of grandchil-
dren, Providence, R. I.

/ 167 Nathaniel Gl idding, b 18 L9, m Caroline,
dau ot Lewis and Abby Thomas

Providence, R.I.

#220 William

221 Cynthia A. m Isaac Turner

No issue

f 108 Jarvis E.Gladdiug,b 1822, m Frances,
dau of S imuel Brown

227 Helen Ida

f 109 Thomas, W. Gl idding, b 1827, m Mary
' ' Templi No issui

{ 170 Jbhn F. Gladding, b 1833
' m ' Winfoid

228 Amy

No. 99. generation 6th.
Capt. Thomas P. and Sarah Glad-
ding's group of grandchildren.

f 175 Thomas D. Gladding;, di 1S75, ag 70.
Mary Templeton. No issue.
HouiC painter. Providence, R. I.

(Eighth Generation.)

f 174 John Norris Gladding

m Sarah, dau of Wm. Handy

227 Howard E.

No. 102, generation 6, Charles and
Ruth Shove Cladding's group of gr.
children.

/ 184 Reuben H. Gliidding, b

ni Lohannah, dau of Ezekiel Walker,
Pawtuck^t, R. I.

C. dau of John and Sally Deming.
Tih. 7, 1900.

She died

228 Ellen E., b

229 Emma, b

m Henry Ruth

/ 186 Charles Francis Gladding, b
m Mary Davis

Livery and boarding stable, Broad St.
Providence, R. I.

2.30 Sadia

231 Charles

232 Hoiace

f 186 Edmond Quincy Gladding, b

m Adelaide, dau of Wm. and Amelia

Andrews.

Variety store. South st.

Providence, R. I.

233 Grace ist

234 Frederick

235 Howard

236 Grace zA

237 Clarence, drowned Jan. S, 1897

238 Everett

TIMOTHY,
Of Jonathan Branch.

No. 109. generation 6. Henry
Gladding group of grandchildren.

B.

/ 196 Howard R. Gladding m Grace A. D.t
dau of Wm. W. and Julia M. Linton Dibble.

Howard R., b Mar. 16, 1861. Grace A. D. b
Nov. 2, 1861.

239 Bruce D , b Feb. 28, 1891

•240 Hazel J., b Apr. 16, 18i).5

No. 144. generation 7 John Hill and
Lydia M. Gladding's group of grand-
children .

The above Henry B. was born Jan. 17, 1817.
A prominent business man and tor many years
a member of the firm of Gladding Brothers &
Tibbitts, proprietors of the leading book-store
in Providence, R. I.

Feb., 18.57, he m Mary E. Ruggles (Hunting,
ton), dau of Samuel and Elithea Ruggles. She
died Jan. 26, 1872. Apr, 15, 1874, m, 2d, Louise

{ 208 Geors'e Washington Gladding, b Mar.
14, 18.54; m Feb. -'.5, 18d0, Ida E., dau of
E quire Thomas A. and Henrietta
McCall, Nashville, Ten.

241 George McCall, bjan. 26, 1857

f 210 james Wilson Gladding, b Jan. 26, 1857,
m Corinne C, dau of Charles B. and
Mary E. Johnson; dentist, ol' Provi-
dence, R. I. Residence, Memphis, Ten

242 Corinne Johnson, b at Memphis, Oct. 5,
1890.

f 212 Nelson A. Gladding, h July 8, 1863, m

Mary D., dau of Elias C. and Sarah F.

Atkins, of Indianap jlis, Ind., Dec. 20,

1888. Mill supplies, etc. Residence,

, Memphis, Ten.

243 Frances Maria, b Sept. 5, 1890

244 Mary Elizabeth, b Nov. 3, 1891

Jonathan branch ends with 244 for
this generation.

JOSEPH BRANCH.

No. 145, 7th generation. Capt. John
and Ann Cladding's group of grand-
children. ^

/216 Lieut. (U. S. A.) William Henry Glad-
ding, b Apr 2, 1819. m Eliza Green,
Dec. 3, 1839, died at Port Royal, Va.,
Jan. 25, 1865

245 Hariot Croon, b Mar. 11, 1840
m Fred Hill

(^Eighth Generation.)

246 Wm. H.. b Mav 9, 1S43, died in Cuba.
Jan. 26, 1895

/ 218 John H. Gladding, b Oct. .=5, 1823, died
Jan. 25, 1S8.5. He was twice married,
lirst to France? L., dau of Thomas and
Ribecca Gladding, of Newport, R. I.
B May 7, 1S25
Drv and fancy goods dealer,

Bristol, R. I.

247 Abbie Ann. b Oct. 22, ll«46

248 Abbie Frances, b July 6, li*4S, d Oct. 23,

186(3

249 Frank Henrv. b Nov. 17. lS.i9, di

250 Tallulah A.,'b Mar. 1.5, 1S55, m Wm. F.

Wist

251 Anna Fuller, b Sept. 10, 1857

252 Minnie Kebecca, b Feb. 16, 1859, m Wal

ter E. Jones

2d m, Jullelte Haskins, Not. 11, 1S66

253 Francis Arvillia, b Sep. 29, 1867, m Ques-

eene Watson, Sept. 27, 1887
^254 John Lawless, 1869

f 222 Henrv Gladding, b

m Matilda, dau of Wanton and Abby
Wiikey. Sailmaker, Newport, R. I.

No. 147. generation 7. Capt.
ward group of grandchildren.

Ed-

220 Edward Gladding, b

m Abby, dau of George and Sally Dun-

well,

^=255 Arthur B.
256 Edith

Newport, R. I.

d ag 13

2.j7 Louisa L. d ag abjut 11

*i*8.5> Charles E.

260 Mary A., m Frank P. Dally

^261 Benj imin O.
f 321 John Gladding

m Mary or Abbie, dau of Eason Hall,
boat builder, of Newport, R. I.

262 John ist
#263 John aJ
264 William A.

265 Henry ist

266 Emelii.e R., b

267 Percival

268 Hattie E.,
§269 Henry ad

27(1 L.llie, di

271 Alice

272 Wanton M.

m Joseph Pabody
m Wm. P. Trip

/223 Martin Gladding

m Marv H., dau of Peter and Hannah
Newport, R. L

Dennis.
§273 HenryJ.
2i4 Romeo

275 Gertrude ist

276 Gertrude 2d

277 Fannie

278 Edward M.

/ 224 Thomas Gladding

m Elizabeth W.. dau of John and Edith
Ring,

Newport, R. I.

§279 Rena

280 Sidney B.
§281 Ida R.

282 Halle M.

283 Sanford T.

283 Sanford T. ends the 8th genera-
tion.

di

(^Ninth Generation.)

It so happened a son was the first born of each generation from the first
to the seventh, and each was snrnamed John, thus heading the first seven
generations in the Chart with a John Gladding. Two daughters were the
first born to the eightli generation, Martha and Anstras. Martha died with,
out issue. Anstras. born Nov. 28. 1811. married Jonathan Finch, of Pitcher.
Chenanoro Co.. N. Y. Thus the Finch children are the first born of the
ninth greneration.

Chenango Co., X. Y. Familt.
JOHN BRAXCH.

Xo. 1. generation 7 John and Xancy
Gladding's group of grandchildren.

f 2 Anstras, b Nov. -JS, ISll: m Tonathan
Finch, of Chinango Co., N. Y.

a Achilles Finch
b Ellen
r George
d Byron
e Foster

was sealmin of B.i tol, R. I. D aged
44 vears and 10 months

13 Eliz^.belh. m Edward Nichols

14 Mary A. , m George T. Easterbrooks
p.") Jessie

All of Bristol, R. I.

f 9 John Gladding, b

Tiiismith, stove and sheetiron dealer,
Bristol, R. I. M ist. Julia Green. All
of Bristol, R. I.

16 Louisa, d aged about 17

17 Henry, di

18 Charles ist, di
^=19 Charles 2d.

m 2d, Caroline, widow of Wm. O.
Swan and dau of Daniel and Polly
Easterbrooks
fwO Frederick R.

/ 3 James Cogareshall Gladding, b Nov. 12,
1813 ra Nancv, dau of Jonathan Fargo.
He was engased in the manufacture of
cordage and fish tackle, the same his
father established in 1S16 and carried
on all his days : he died 1S93, aged SO
veais.

^s 1 Eliza A., b ISSh

^ 2 bquire James, b 1S38

3 Mary Jane, b 1840, m Silas Hill

5^ 4 Albert F., b 1842

5 Cvnthia. b 1845, m Wm. Eddv
G Nancv C, b 1S48, m H. E. Bet be

7 RoseAdel, b 18.50. m j. B. Kellog

8 Benjam n F., 18.53
*',;= 9 John E., b 1S56

Xo. 2. generation 7 Edward T. and
Enth Gladding's group of grand-
children.

/7Jam;s Harden Gladding, b July 22, 1813,
m AKce T. Craiy. He was clerk and
an accountant. All of Bristol, R. I.

10 Su^an Ellen, b Mar. 12. 1836, m fistjohn

Anthony, 2d, Capt. Samu.I Gladding

11 William, di

12 Julia Frances, m Charles Anthony

/ 8 Edward T. Gladding, b

m Mary, dau of" Thomas Grjen. He

Xo. 4. 7th generation. Benjamin and
Mahitable
of grandchildren.

Coggeshall Gladding's gr.

f 15 Benjamin F. Gladding, b Oct. 19, 181.5,
m Maria, dau of Thomas and Mary
Dolman Stantial, merchant tailor, of
Waterville, N. Y. Mr. Gladding has
been much eng ged in public contract
work. He is now Jiving, at Gill, Mass.,
in his Soth vear, well and hearty

21 Elizabeth M.,"b July 2.5,

m Charles Stillwell, A. M.. analistic
chemist, corner of Cliff and Fitton st..
New York, house Saint John's Place,
Brooklyn, N. Y.

a How.ird

h M.bel

c ]ohn

rf "Albert

22 John H.

23 WilliEm. di
^iJ24 Thomas Stantial

25 Charles H , drowned, aged about 10

/ 17 George W. G'.ad ling, b Apr. 9. 1820.
Carpenter, contractor and builder. Still
alive and well in his 80th year. M Sa-
rah, dau of Moses Ellis
Residence Ravenna. O.
26 AUis i\I., b 184.5,

m "W'in. Philpot, of Niagara Falls, N.
Y. She d aged Left one daughtei,
a Maud

=;;;27 Alfred E., b Feb. 6, 1851

{yinth Generation.)

28 Georgia G., b Apr. 26, 1852

Scnool teacher

29 Mahitable, di

30 Minnie M., b Ftb. 22, 1862

School teacher

/ 19 Charles Gile? Gladding, b Jan. 8, 1825

Rope and cordage manuf icturer ; m,
Jan. 8, 1846, Gr:ice Williams. He died
aged 26 years and 10 months

Residence. WaterviUe.N. Y.
^4.31 Charles Bejimin. b O.t. 25, 1846

32 Sarah Amelia, di O.t. 25, 1846
^33 Julius, b Jan. 4, 1852

/ 20 Henrv Coggeshall Gladding, h Pharsalia.
Chenango Co.. N. Y., Jan. 11, 1827; ap-
prentice to machine trade at Watervill
N. Y. For many years proprietor of
machine business at Provdence, R 1.;
m tst, at Bristol, R. I., Apr. 2. 1851, t'>
Emilv P., diu of Cipt. Samu-l and La-
vii.ia BarbTur Eldred. She died at Din-
wida Co., Va., Apr. 11, 18.52. aged 21
years, 11 months and 9 days, bhe Icit
one daughter

m 2d. Sarah M., dau of Capt. Allen and
Martha Gladding Waldron, of Bristol.
R. I., Sept. 12, 18.53.

Residence, 9 Hoppin St., Providence,
R. I.

34 Emily Eldred. b Mar. 22, 1852; m L;
Nelson, of Providence, R. I. No

;vi D.

issue

group of grandchildren.

ing. Carpenter and builder, Easton,
Maryland.

43 Rose P., b 18.58, d aged

No. 9 generation 7 James N. and
Cretia Giadding's group of grand-
children, Bristol.

y 23 James Nickerson Gladding, b at Water,
ville. N. Y., Jan. 21, 18;U. He diid at
Providence, (Mav 25, 1897,) where
passed most of his days, engag d in
the machine business. M Almira, dau
of Henry and Minerva Wicks.

35 Annetta, b July , 1860; m George Man-
chester, of Providence
a Howard Manchester
b Nellie

2d, m to William Potter
%3Ci William Henry, b Mar. 1, 1861
Cs-57 lo.seph Turner, b 1862

38 George Herb rt, b S.pt. 23, 18'!5

39 James Edward, b Mav 1867

40 Nellie A., b Sept. '1869

m A. E. Minchester

41 Flora Mabel, b 1877

m Wm. Oa^r,

All of Providence. R. I.

No. 8 of generation 7 R. I. Stephen

/■ 26 John Gladding, m Rhoda Kitcham.
Carpenter and builder. Turner, 111.

4%42 Hiram D., b

f 21 Samuel Gladding, m Mrs. Emily Gladd-

y 40 Daniel H. Gladding, b 1855, m Eliza,
dau of I-^aac Underwood. Blacksmith
of Fall River, Mass.

44 James Xickei'son

45 Edward

46 Dani.-i

47 Ravraond

48 Ediih

49 Kuth

f 41 Benjamin Gladding, b Sept., 18.57, m Mrs.
Priestley, all of Bristol. No issue.

Xo. 13 . generation 7. Capt. Richard
and Patty Giadding's group of graud-
children, Bristol, R. 1.

/ 42 Allen I. Gladding, b Dec. 1815, d Feb. 21
1889, m Abby M., dau of Allen and
Leah Handy Brown, Jan. 16, 1840.
Weolesale merchant. Later, real es-
tate agent, Oakland, Cal.

.5(1 Sarah ist, b Nov. 6, 1841, d ag 10 years
51 Allen, b Oct. 28, 184.3, d in his 23d yr
.52 Abb,- M., b Oct. 5, 1845, di

^.'553 William jf"., b Ojt. 20, 1847
.54 Henry C, b Oct. 20, 1847, di
55 Sarah E., m Henry Sanbourn, of

Oakland, Cal.

^5.56 Theodore O.. b July 15, 18.55

^s,57 Charles B., b julv 7, 18.58
.58 Richard S., b July 18, 1862

/ 43 William R. G'adding, b Feb. 16, 1818, m
m Susan Tanner. Mr. Gladding was
blind for many years, loosing his sight
from an .iccidciit when working at his
trade as boiler maker, at Providence.
He d at HrisK.l, Mav 20, 1871

.59 Susan D., b 1853, m J. W. Green.

/ 44 Charles B. Gladding, b Aug. 5, 1820, m
Lydia Smith

60 Lydia N., m ist, Mr. Campbell, ra 2d, Mr.
Faden
$m Charles F.

{Ninth Generation.)

/46 Capt. John A. C. Gladding, b St pt. 1,
lS'2o, 11! Elizabtth, dau Joseph Green,
July '25, 1849. Fish and oyster dealer,
"Bristol, R. I.

62 Leonore F., b Feb. 6, IS-lO, m exLieut.

Gov. Wm. T. C. Wa; dwell
a H< zekiah Church, b Nov. -26, 1876
b Eli.zab-th U., b July 16, 1877
r Marg.iret, b. y;in. '2'2, 188'2

63 Frederic F., b'july U, 1850

64 Marv G., b Feb 4, 18.i:;. m james P. Ly n
d Frcdena W. Lvon, b Match 25, 1873

645;=^ Richard S., b Sept. 17, 1855
6.'># Theodore O.

65 Helen V. m James F. Canheld
e T -hn Canlield, b July 21, 1886
/'M rgaret, b Nov. 17, 18

66 Wilhilmina R., b Jan. 17, 1869, m VVm.R.

JJabc>:ck, wholesale me, chant, Pi evi-
dence, R. I.
g- Mary F. B.ibcock, b Mar. 29, 1894
// Wi.h.m.ina R., d Aug. '23, 1895

Capt. Samuel Gladding, b Feb. 6, 182S, m
ist, Abby Sweet.

Seaman, Bristol, R. I.

67 Samuel

68 Richaid

69 Abby

m 3d, Mrs. Susan E., widow of John
Anthony, dau oljamesH. and Alice
Gladdinsf

William F.

Alice, b May 30, 1875

/ 47 Theodore O. Gladding, b Sept. 14, 1830,
ra Abby A. Coggeshall, all of Bristol,
R. I.

Mr. Gladding d on board S. S. Ore-
gon, jan. 24, 1853

70 Charles A.

/ 48 Henry D. Glac'dirg, b Oct. 27, 1833,
Ac.bv A. Luther,

ail of Bristol, R. I.

71 Charles A.

/ 49 Capt. George T. Gladding, b Oct. 8, 1836,
m Susan E.,

all of Bristol, R. I.
No issue

No. 17 Capt. Samuel and Elizabeth
Gladding's group of grandchildren.

m Ida Holmes, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Merchant; residence, Jersey City, N.J.
No issue

/ 62 Samuel Ellis Gladdirg, b Apr. 13, 1849,

/■ 61 William L. Gladding, b Aug. 17,18.51,

72 George William, b at Providence, R. I.,
May 17, 1875

Descendants of the Seven
Brothers.

JOHN BRANCH.

No. 24, generation 7 William Gladd-
ing's group of grandchildren.

No. 68 Willii.m James Gladding, b 1820, d
1890, m Sophia E., dau ot JElrieid and
Elizabeth Avery. Merchant, New
Yoik, N.Y. (Page 81)

i;''s73 William James Gladding, b 1843
' 74 George Henry, b 1845, d 1879
iJiflo Asa vV'ood, b 1847, d 1877

76 Sophia Matilda, b 1852, d 1882, mM.j.

Dobbelaer

77 Laura Tryon, b 1852, di

78 Edward Norton, b 1855, di

79 <irace Elizabeth, b 1857, d 1877

80 Ada, b 18.59, di

81 Kale Roberts, b 1861, d 1892

82 Edward Constine, b 18&3, d 1864

No. 32. generation 7 Lathrou and
Sally group of grandchildren.

/' 84 Hor.ice Gladding, b 1846, m ist, Ella,
aau ot Isaac Stowell

83 Alma A, b 1872

84 Alice E., b 1878

85 >vrchie, b 1878,

111 2^, Nelly Mansfield

/ 86 Albert, b 1851, m Orelia, dau of Henry
L. Broad.
Residence, West Brookfield, Mass.

86 Lillia

1876

87 Warren

1876

88 Wallace

1S7S

89 William

1888

y 88 Philo Gladding, b 1860. m Carrie, dau of
Geoige and Agnes T. Tny!or,

Barre, Vt.

{Ninth Generation.)

90 Carrie, b

1837

No. 32. ^eiierarioii 7. Elias
Sally Gladcliiit;^"s jiioiip of
children.

K. and

"rand-

y 89 Gcorg L. Gladding and Sarah, dau of
Aaron Hill, m Sept. S, 1S74
Glover h Sept. 24, 1887 No issue

Liconia, N. H.

/91 Will m H. G addir.g, b .\pr. 8. 1841, m
ju.ia A., d.iu of Henry Foster, ijarie,
Vt. No issue

/ 93 Julius Gladding, m Elsada,dau of Joseph
Lane, Aug. 17, 1S7'2.

He was b .Mar. 3, 184t), d at Barre, Vt. .
Nov. 16, 1891

/ 94 Edmand C Glidding, b Sept. 22, 1848. m
Elizub.th J., dau of VVm. D.llon. He
d at Barre, Vt., Feb. 22, 1895

91 William F., b Mar. 22, 1874

92 Frank E.. b S pt. 26. 187.i

93 Clarence B.. b J ulv 18, 1877

94 Inella L , 0 Apr. 23, 1879

95 Alice B.. b Aug. 13, 1880

96 Edith M., b July 31. 1883

97 Ethel H.. b Mar. 28, 1887

98 Mabel, b Apr. 4, 1889

ALBANY, N. Y.

No. 38. orenoration 7. Georire W.
Gladilinof of .Albany. N. Y.. group of
Sfrandehildren.

/" 106 Edward J. Gladding was b at Albany,
N. Y., 1850

No. 42. generation 7. Daniel P. and
Mary, of Albany, group of grand
children.

/ 101 Charles D. Gl idding, b 1859. Ticket
a^rent B. & O. R. R., Philadelphia,
m Millie, d.tu of Wm. S. L., and baiah
S. Townsend

9< Smith T.

100 Miry R.

101 ^arah K.

102 Ch irles D.

103 Lee O.a

No. 45. generation 7. Timothy and
Lavanty's group of grandchildren.

/■ 115 William H. Glndding, b Sept. 1st, 18.54,
m Ab v Lau a, dau ot Samuel Carter,
Sup.. Masonic Temple, Albany, N. Y.

/ 116 Charles S. Gladding, m EUa Blanch,
dau of C.ipt. Wra. T. Woodlev, New
York, N. Y. Bookkeeper, Albany,
N. V.

10(1 Ella, b Dec. 1, 1883

107 Charles Fr.incis, b jan. 21. 1889

108 Mary Morton, b ju^y 24, 1892

No. 47. generation 7 James M. and
Hariot P. group of grandchildren.

/■ 117 Frank H. GUidding, b Oct. 3, 18.T2,
m Anna Amelia Rjenig, .May 7, 1^72.
City Cont.olcr, Detroit, Mich".

109 Hariot Elizabeth, b Feb. 6, 1873

110 LucyMoiton, b Mar. 23, 1875

No. 50. generation 7 Henry L. and
Catharine A. Gladding group of grand
children.

f 123 Edward Livingston Gladding, b Aug 5,
1860, m Ber.iice M.. dau of F. C. D.
McKay, of Wilmington, Del.

111 First born d at birth

112 Henry Langdon, b Feb. 26, 1892

cr

{Ninth Generation.)

WINDSOR, ASHTABTLA CO., O.

No. 55 Joseph antl Thankful Gladd-
ing's group of grandchildren.

/ 132 Charles Gladding:, b 18;5H*, m Mary, d.iu
of AdiiOn and Dorcas Murphy

fjnS Charles Bird. 1868
' 114 Georgre Adison, 1870
ll.-i lohn Earl, 1879
116 Dora, 1886

f 133 Georee Gl-idding h 1840, m Annie, dau
of William and Ann Pond

117 William, 1867
fJllS Joseph, 1S72

0 Hart M., 1874

0 Benj imin H., 1876

0 Potter, 18S]
119 John B., 1883

1'20 Georgiana, 18S6

No. 59. generation 7 Daniel M. and
Sophia A. group of grandchildren.

/ 136 Judge Henry A. Gladding, h 1846, m
Mary F., dau of Jeremiah and Abigail
C'ampb-11

Among the early settlers of Sherman
Co., Neb., where he served in nearly
every office in the co. He now residis
in Windsor, O., in the house built by
and on the farm cleared by |ohn Gladd-
ing No. 18, generation 6. See page 27

121 Maynard M., b 1877

122 Abigail Glade, b 1884

New Haven, Conn , Claddings.

No. 76. generation 7 Henry and
Hariot group of grandchildren.

/ 142 Henry H. Gladding, b April 27, 1857, m
Mary F. Bradley. Civ.l engineer. All
of New Haven, Conn.

123 Edna H., b 1881

124 Daniel H., b 1882

124 youngest of the seven brothers.

BRISTOL, R. I., FAMILY.

/ 144 Geoge H. Gladdinsr, h 1826, d 1876, m
Sarah Ri binson. Seaman,

Bristol, R. I.

No. 78. generation 7 Nathaniel and
Eveline group of grandchildren.

f 146 Nathaniel Gladdmg, b 129.

M.ison, contiacior and build^'r,

Bll^tol, R. I.
m ist Emily, dau of Ellery and Maria
Wood

=^223 Charles Parker, b 186.5
' 224 V\ illiam Spragu = , b 1861, d 186.")

m 2d, Hat ie, dau ot William and Hat-
tie Pendcrg ass

m 3d, Hattie A., dau of Austine and
Emeline Terrv

225 En. ma Eve.ine.b Mav 31, 188.1

226 Nathaniel Austin, b july .30, 1887

No. 80. generation 7 Capt. Josiah
Gladding.

Sons 155 Thomas Swift. 157 Josiah,
and 159 Frank J. (iladding, early re-
moved from Bristol. K. I.

Of their descendants, if any. we
know nothing.

No. 87. generation 7 Peter and Ma-
ry's group of grandchildren.

J 161 William Osborne Gladding, b at Bristol
1833, a at Newport, R. 1., S.pt. 21, 18e9
Was far many years ckrk ia Newport
j welry store; m Cynthia Stacey, ot 2,
W^st Mar burg St., Newport

No. 92, generation 7 Henry VV. and
Abby Cladding group of grandchild-
ren.

/■ 169 Daniel W. Gladding, b May 1."), IS.'iO, m
Rose, dau of and Emily

S. Cluids. Accountant, Warren, R. i

227 Howard, b Dec. 6, 1875, d ag 2

228 Ellen S., b Aug. 2, 1882

No. 9.3. generation 7 Joseph A. and
Ruth Ann group of grandchildren.

/ 170 Daniel Palmer Gladding, b Oct. 12, 1842
ni Hannah Maria, dau of Abel H. and
Rebecca B. Williams,

{Ninth Generation.)

Hairdresser, Fitchburg, Mass.

229 Alice Rebecca, b Nov. 14, 1874, m Edwin

A. WfStern
a Ruth Alice Western, b Jan. 2:?, 1896

230 Daniel Otis, b Nov. 14, 1874, d June 4,1888

231 Emma Maria, b Aug. 11, 18(i8, di

John branch for this generation
ends with 231 Emuia Maria.

WILLIAM BRANCH.

'So. 235 Samuel S. and Sarah E.
group of grandchildren.

y 188 SamuU Sterns, b 1857, m Lizz'e Turner
Meat marketman, ol" Fawtucket. R. I.

232 Ida Bell, b 1887

233 Raymond, b 1888

234 Frederick, b 1890

No. 250. generation 8 John, twice ra
united group of grandchildren.

/ 198 john Gladding

m Alice, dau of Joshua Brainard

23.T Benjamin T.

236 Herbert B.

237 John

/201 SimuL-l P. Gladding, m Grace CauU,

Newport, R. I.

238 Bessie

/"205 Fred;rick U. Gladdinar,

m Julia P., dau of Charles Peckhara,

239 I^ula Louise

240 John

We regret our not being better in-
formed concerning this Branch, for
we believe several families are omit-
ted, and we doubt the correctness of
some parts of what is recorded.

JON.ITHAN BRANCH.

No 162. generation 7 Abraham and
Elizabeth group of grandchildren.

(The above Abraham GU'.dding and Eliza-
ab th Hathaway m 1842. He d 187G, in his
.")7th year; bv trade a harness maker, but much
of his time engaged in meat market, in Provi-
dence, R. I.)

/ 220 William Henry Gladding, b Aug. 28,
1843. He was twice married: ist, ni
18 , Ciara, dau of
Baniah and Mahala Barney;
3d, m Annie P., dau of Win. and Mary
Harwood Toombs. Grocer and ship
chandler, .311 , (residence 322) Eddy St.,
Provideuce.

241 Walter Henry, b Dec. 14, 1879

242 Ralph Pierce, b S-pt. 20, 1883

243 Amv Harwood, b July 20, 1892

/" 222 Frank H. Gladding, b May 7, 1848, m
]ennie, dau of John D. and Caroline E.
Manchester Benton. Manufacturer of
jewehy, Providence, R. 1., residence, 71
Burnet St., Prov., K. I.

244 Herbert Benton, b July 21, 1874, di
24.i Maude Hope, b Apr. 4, 187()
240 Howard Benton, b Aug. 12, 1S80
247 Carrie Benton, b Apr. 4, 1887

f 2'3 Walter E. Gladding, b julv 20, 18.")1, m
Ann E.izabeth. dau of" ReT. D. N. and
Anna P. Prince Hrotiks. Bi^arding
stable. Arsenal Lane, 2S.J Friennship
St., Prov. No issue

/ 224 Thomas Carpenter Gladdiny, b July 24,
18.")4. m Louisa, dau of Charles and
Cressena Vini;eron. Calet market;
residence 28.3 Friendship St., Prov.

248 Herbert Carpenter, b Aug. 16, 1883

249 Harold Earl, b June 14, 1885

/■225 Louis Augustus GHddinir, b Aug. 10,
18C , m Ida Milord, dau of Austin and

{Ninth Generation.)

Eveline Milod

Market, cor. of N. Main and Thom;is

250 Teddv, di 6 years

251 Bsrthe, b Oct. 17, 1894

JOSEPH BRANCH.

No. 218, generation 7 John H. and
wife group of "raudchildren.

/ 251 john Lawless, b Apr. 28, 1869, m Grace
Wallace Warren, Oct. 11, 1891
Accountant, Providence

2.')2 Julia Warren, b Jan. 1, 1895

Newport, R. I..
No. 220, generation 7 Edward and
Abby group of grandchildren.

No. 222, generation 7 Henry and
Matilda group of grandchildren.

/255 Arthur B. Gladding, b

m Mary, dau of David Wilhera, o(
Newport, R. I. No issue

f 258 Charles E. Gladding, b

twice married : m ist, Jennie Millar; m
ad, Mabel Sweet, of Newport, R. I.

253 Fannie

254 Edith

255 Marion

f 261 Benjamin D. Gladding, b

ni Lizzie, dau of Samuel Ken-
edy,

256 Edward C.

257 Bessie

/ 269 Henry Gladding, m Mary, dau of
Mystic, Conn.

258 Bradford

259 Ernest

260 Gertrude

No. 223, generation 7 Martin and
Mary H. group of grandchildren.

/ 274 Romeo J. Gladding, m not known

No. 224, generation 7 Thomas and
Elizabeth group of grandchildren.

/ 280 Sidney B. Gladding, b

m josephene, dau of John Steele,

Newport, R. I.

/ 283 SandforH T. Gladding, m Sally, dau of
John Cary, Newport, R. I.

End of the 9th generation.

3
{Tenth Generation.)

JOHN BRANCH.

Chenango Co., N. Y., Farailj'.

14 George P., b March 20, 1880

15 Jessie W., Feb. 11, 1884

No. 1, «eneration 8 James and Marj'
Ann's group of grandcliildren.

Names other th:in Glidding : —

/■ 1 Eliza A. Gladding, dau of James and
Maw Anil, rnariied Ledgird Brown.
A farmer; all of Chenanj^o co., N. Y.

/ 1 Tenth g^cn»ration :

%^a Ralph Brown, b 1S59
b Flora A. Brown, m Holden B. Math-
son, of Pharsalia, Chenango cc, N. Y.
Sept. 1.1, 18S6.

Fl .ra b F^b. "24, I86.1; Holden b May 9,
18(i5. Memb-r of the firm M. D.
Brome, Olypiant, Pena.

f 2 Esquire janie? Gla Iding, b 1838, m Sally,
dau of Geoige Brown

^P Adon L.. h 1864

•2 Mattie, 1867, m George Bacon, of Nor-
wich, N. Y.

3 Ralph, 1870

4 Grace, 187-2, m Lerov Aldrich, of Cort-
land, N. Y.

/ 4 Albert F. Gladding, b 1843, m Caroline,
dan cf Wm. Church. Surrogate and
county judge of Chenango co., N. Y.

Norwich.

5 Robert F., b 1S72, m 2i, Mrs. Grace
O ven, dau of Owen

6 Gr.ice, 1882

7 Gladys, 1884

8 Gertrude, issi;

/ 8 Beniamin F. Gladding, b 18.53, m jeiinia
E.. dau of Ledyaru Co;)k. No i^-su,!
Senior in tie Cila lilmg Cordagj and
Fish Tackle pi int, S. OtsUic, Chenango
co.,N. Y.

/■ 9 John Edward GI idding, b KS.'ifi, m Is-idora
dau of John F. Dickc.ison. Coinme--
cial traveler, residence Norw.ch, N. Y.

9 Dickenson
10 Donald

No. 8, genoration 8 Edward and
Mary's group of grandchildren.

J 1.5 Jesse G. Gladding and Lizzie Potter
were m 1869. J"sse b 1848. Commer-
cial traveler. All of B itol, R. I.

11 Willia'.n E., h May 22. 1871, di 1S80

12 Ed.vard P., Dec. 14, 1872

13 (lertrude J.. Dec. 19. 1874, m George E.
Brown, Dec. 27, 1897

No. 9. generation S John. Julia and
Caroline's group of grandchildren.

/ 10 Charles Gladding, b Jan. 29, 18.50, m Eli-
ZH Ann, dau of Rufus Durfee. Fish
and oyster dealer. All oi Bristol, R. I.
16 Louis C., b Oct. 11, 1879

/ 20 Frederick Gladding,
m Mrs.

No. 1.5, Benjamin F. and Maria's
group of grandchildren.

f 24 Thomas Stantial Gladding, A. M.

Brown University graduate. M Clar-
issa E., dau of Wiliard Savles, Esq., of
Providence, R. 1. Member of the tirm
of Stillwill & Gladding, analvtical and
consulting chemists, corner of Clifl' and
Fulton St., N. Y., residence Montclair,
N.J.
19 Wiliard Savles, only child, died Oct. 19,
1897, in his 19th year.

No. 17. generation 8 George W.
Ghidding and Sarah's group of grand
children.

f "7 AUred E. Gladding, A. M., supt. schools
East Liverpool, O., b Feb. 6, 1851, m
1st Mary Lila, dau of Andrew and Bell
Sifte:, Dec. 24.1879. Shed Aug. 1,1880;
m 2d, Mary Kate, dau of Andrew and
Mary Macall, nee llagar Bentz, Aug.
19, 1853
20 Alfred Bentz, b Jan. 14, 188.5
"1 Eila May. julv 18, 18S9, d May 20, 1891
22 Oscar .Shay, Mar. 14, 1892

No. in. generation 8 Charles Giles
and Grace's grandciiildren.

f 31 Charles Benjamin Gladding, b Oct. 25,
1846, m

In early life Mr. Gladding began hunt-
ing, trapping, and trading with the In-
dians ot Minnesota and Nebraska.

{Tenth Generation.)

About '79- 'SO, m a lady of Lake City,
Mill., and soon located at Saniee Ageii-
cy, Neb., where he established a gener-
al repair business and variety store, lor
indiaii trade

•23 Garry G., b 1881

24 Henry Coggeshall, b March, 1891

/ Julius Gladding, b 1850, d 1S8-2, m Agnes
Down

Pharmacist, Albany, N. Y.

2.5 Grace, 1879
26 Dudley, 1882

No. 23, generation 8 James N. and
Maria's group of grandchildren.

/' 36 William Henry Gladding,

m Emma, dau of Hiram Zoiaster, cf
Milwaukie, Wis., machinist, b at Prov-
idence, R. I., Mar. 1, 1862

27 Nellie, b 189^

28 George A., b 1894

/ 37 Joseph Turner Gladding, b Oct. 4, 1863,
m July 2, 1898, Mrs. Mary Bell, widow
of Daniel Cameron and dau of David
and Catherine Germain, of Prince Ed-
ward Island, b 1862. Decorator and
paper hanger, Providence, R. 1.

a Walter Chester Cameron, b 1886

PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY

No. 26. generation 8 John and Rho-
da's group of grandchildren.

/ 42 Hiram D. Gladding,

m Ann, dau of David and Anna Ward,

29 Josephine

30 "Rhoda A.

31 Wilbur

32 John D.

33 Flora E.

CALIFORNIA FAMILY.

No. 42, generation 8 Allen I. and
Abby's group of grandchildren.

f 53 William F. Gladding, b Oct. 20, 1847, ra
Anna Rogers Johnston

Clerk, Oakland, Cal.

y .55 Henry M. Sanborn, m Sarali E. Gladding
Merchant, of Oakland. Cal
a Abbie D. Sanborn, Dec. 21, 1879
b Edgar M., Dec. 1, 1883

/ 50 Theodore O. Gladding, july 7, 18.58, m
Fiances, dau of Joseph and Mary Per-
cy Betansul

Accountant, Portland, Oregon

34 Susan M.

35 Allen H.

36 Lauranoe Anita

No. 44, generation S Charles B. and
Lydla group of grandchildren.

/ 61 Charles F. Gladding, b

Residence, iiuckley, Almeida co.,
Cal.

No. 46. generation 8 Capt. John A.
C. and Elizabeth's group of grand-
children.

/ 04 1-2 Richard Smith Gladding, b Sept. 17,
18.55, m July 15, 1886 Eunice, dau of
Henry and Catherine M.ihnkin,

Bristol, R. I.

37 Catherine Elizabeth. Mar. IS, 1888

38 Dorothy Ward well, Oct. 29, 1871; di

39 Helen Lavinia, Jan. 19, 1893

No. 47, generation 8 Capt. Samuel,
Abby and Susan E. group of grand-
children.

f 69 1-2 William P. M. Gladding, •
m

Descendants of the Seven Brothers :
JOHN Branch.

1

{Tenth Generation.)

No. 68, freneration 8 William H. and
Sophia's trroiip of grandchildren.

/ 73 Judge William Jimes Gladdintj, b in N'
Y. city, 1843, m Annetla B<iinL-t. bee
pag-e 81

Shetp"s Head Bay.

40 Athenasie Pauline, b Apr, 8. 1871. m Fred-

erick Lundy, of Sheep's He^id Bay

a Athenasie F. F. Lundy Nov. 6, 1892
/) Gladys Ruth, Oct. 4, 1894

41 Josephine F., b Au^. .31, 1873, m Walter

Lu idy. of She. ps Head B.iy
c Nonnie Ad lina LaRosa, Oct. 1, 1896

42 Wiltord B., Nov. G, 1876

43 George H., di

/ 7j Asa Wood Gladdina-, b 1847, d ag 30 yrs,
m Laura, d.iu of Annias aiid Laur.i
Convers.

B ooklyn, N. Y.
44 Sofa Laura, b LS(i3, di
4.5 Walter M.irinus, b 1870
46 William George, 1892, d ag 20

ASHTABULA, OHIO.

No. 132. generation 8 Charles
Mar}' group of grand children.

and

/" 113 Charles Bird Gladding,
m Abbie Mclntire
47 Robert

BRISTOL. R. I.

No. 146. generation 8 Nathaniel and
Emily's group of grandchildren.

/ 223 Charles Parker Gladding, b 18.5.5, m Em-
ilv, dau of Tho.nas and Margaret Lee

48 Evtline. b Dec. 18, 1893

49 Ku:h, Au^. 20, 1895

Eleventh Generation.

JOHN BRANCH.

Chenango Co. N. Y. Familj^

Children and grandchildren of Led-
gard and Eliza Gladding Brown, of
Pitcher. N. Y.

f a Ralph Brown, b 18.59. m Libbie, dau of
Aliiert Parks. Partner in the South
O'silic Gladding Cordage and Fish
Tac-^lt" plant.

a Jessie Brown, b 1882
b Nina, b 1887

/ b Flora A. Brown and Holden B. Mathew-
son, of Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N. Y.
m Sept. 15, 18S6. Holden b May 9, 1805
Flora A. b Feb. 24, 1865

No issue
Lumber dealer in the firm of M. D.
Brorae & Co., Olyphant, Pa.

No. 2, generation 9 S. James and
Sally's gronp of grandchildren.

f 1 Adon L. Gladding, b 1864, m Edith, dau
of D. F. FrisbiV

Residence and laundry business at
Cortland, N. Y.

/3 Ralph E. Gladding, b 1870, m Kittie, dau
of Von B. Crain.

Residence and laundrv business at
Norwich, N. Y.

No. 15. generation 8 Benjamin and
Maria grand and great grandchildren.

Names other than Gladding—

Howard A. Stillwill. son of Charles and
Elinbeth Gladding Stillwill. m Sept.
23, 1897, Eugenia M., dau of Frank and
Eugnia Field Foster, of Riverside,
Gill, Mass.
Eleventh Generation :

a Elizibeth Mildred Stillwill, b at Gill,
Aug. 10, 1899

No. 75, generation 9 Asa Wood and
Laura's group of grandchildren.

/ 45 Walter Marinus, b 1870, m Hanoi Pris-
cilla, dau of Samuel B. and Elizabeth
Bostwick Brown.
S city delivery, P. O., Brooklyn

1 Hariot Ethel, 1893

2 Gsrtrude Laura, 1873

(^ GENEALOGICAL CHART.

1

John Gladding came from Enoland to Plj-mouth colony in the year
1G40. The same year he settled on what was called Bristol Neck, in the
state of Khode Island. He was. then about twenty years of age.

SECOND GENERATION.

2

1 John Gladding
■2 Sarah

.5 John Gladding'
G Eb^ntzer
7 Mary
S Joseph
9 William

3 Ebenezer
i Phehe

THIRD GENERATION.

10 Martha

11 Jonathan

►12 lames Gladding
'l:? "Sarah

9

14 John Gladding-

15 Charles

16 Daniel
rn Martha
-18 George

19 Samuel
•20 Phebe
21 Mary

22 Samuel Gladding

23 Joseph

24 Gary

25 Jonathan

26 "Peter

27 Priscilla
'28 David
*29 Henry

30 Stephen

44 John Gladding

45 Josiah

46 "Peter

47 Martha
i4S Daniel

49 Martha

50 Mary

51 Solomon
.t2 Joshua

FOURTH GENERATION.

31 John

32 Benjamin

33 Eb nezer

34 Nathaniel

35 Alice

10

11

6

36 William

37 Solomon

38 Jonathan Gladding

739 Nathanii_l
40 Tinv.thy
41 Benjamin

s

'42 James Gladding
43 Samuel

FIFTH GENERATION.

53 Samuel Gladding

.54 Nathaniel
-f ^55 George
-JL"hQ Mary

57 John

.58 Lillis Gladding
1 't '>'^ Josepli
JLJLco Gary

61 Samuel

21
•>-2

23

24

26

12

62 Tosejjh Gladding

63 "Sarah

64 Rhoda

65 Hear)-

66 Elizabeth Gladding
/ "^"^ Joseph
J-*-^f)S Heniy
69 John

69 William Gladding

70 Joseph

71 Ebenezer

72 Charles

29
30

14

73 Hannah

74 Stephen

75 Jeremiah

76 Thomas

77 Maliy

ISl

S Esther Gladding
(9 Solomon

16

80 Allen Gladding

81 Jonathan

82 Phehe

83 Sus in

84 Benjamin

85 Ahiuail

86 Sarah

87 John

88 Sarah Gladding

89 Maiy

90 Betsey
rj.'9l Hannah
4 92 Warren

93 Nathaniel

94 Jonathan

95 "Hale

96 Nathaniel Gladding rst

97 Nathaniel 2d

98 Timothy

99 Nancy

100 John J.

101 "Betsey

102 Sarah G.

7
8

13

14
15

16
17
18
19

20
31

32
33

34

35
3(!
37

38

30
40

L"]

FIFTH GENERATION.

-* ^104 Sylvania Gladdiny
-XOlO.i Lvdia

10(i G'jorye \V.

107 Nicliohis B.

108 Svlv.inia id

109 Harriet

I St

41
4-2

19

110 Sally Gladding
HI PoUv
11-2 Bttsey
11:! Henrietta
114 B-iij imin
11.") Ans.rebS
110 Jos ph
117 Willu.m

118 Anstrcss id

119 I.ydia

120 Emma

1'21 David Gl:
12-2 Sally
1'23 Tliirsia
124 Elizabeth
<)yjI2.i Solomon
^»'"l2() Joanna

127 Onstras

128 Dolly

129 Samuel

130 Mariuni

SIXTH GENERATION.

ddini.

131 John G adding

132 H mnah

133 Lucretia ist

134 Si.iniu;!

<> -*13.") Richard ist
f^ J- 130 Benj Linin

137 Po iy

138 Richard 2d

139 Rebecca

140 Sarah

141 Lucretia 2d

142 Ezra Gladding

143 josiah

144 Polly
OOll'' Joseph
/^^IK; Timothy

147 Susan

148 John

149 I:'m.-s

150 Daniel S.

lol Nancv Gladding

152 Polly

153 Sus in

154 Nathani 1

155 Phjbe
15(> Daniel

157 Peter

158 Sallv

159 Patty

23

100 I.ydia Gladding

161 Hannah

1(52 Solomon
<>^1(53 Sarah
/V5ri(U Joshua

105 George ist

160 Abi .ail

167 George 2d

168 Samuel Gladding

169 Philip
Q /tl70 Adalize
/Vt>171 Betsey

172 Nathaniel

173 Samusl Gladding ist

174 Elizab-lh

175 John

176 Mary

53
54

56

44

«>/J177 Joseph S.
^^^178 George G.

179 Nathaniel D.

45

180 Samuel 2d

181 Samuel 3d

182 Eliza Gladding

0 ^^183 Sarah
^ 4 184 Henry

185 Susan

186 John

46

47

187 John Gladding

18S "Phebe

48

189 Edward M.

49

0^190 Henry
/^<y\S)\ B_tsey

50

192 Thomas

51

193 Joseph

52

194 William O.

195 Joseph Gladding

196 William
OfJ197 Ebnezer
'^♦>'l!t8 D )rcas

199 Jo-iah

200 Simeon

^^201 Betsey

31

202 Hannah Gladding

203 Sally

204 William Gladding

205 Betsev

206 S:imuel

207 Solomon
»rt208 Elizabeth
►/V-209 lohn

210 "Walter ist

211 Abigail 1st

212 Walter 2d

213 Abigail 2d

33^

214 Susan Gladding

215 Kinsley C.
2H'. Abigail ist
217 Mary S.

43

58
59
60

61

62

63
64

65
66
67

68

69
70

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SIXTH GENERATION.

218 Chnrlotte C.

219 Abigail 2d

34^

•220 Josinh G. Gladding

73

221 I.ouisa

222 Henrv G.

74

323 Elizibeth

224 lohn C.

75

22o Benjamin C.

7(i

22G M iry

327 Marajaret

228 Allen

229 Joseph

3o^

30 Ruth Gladdin.if

36

231 Abraham S.

232 Mar}a

233 Hann:ih

234 Jarvis E.
23.1 Lydia
236 Ann

Gladding

^V237 Jonathan Gladding

3S

2.38 Marv Ann Gladding

239 Thomas D.

240 Martha P.

241 Jonathan

242 Charles

243 James W.

39

244 Millicent P. Gladdint
24.') Marianii
240 Elizabeth
247 Marv

48 I-ihii P.
240 "H-^nry B.

80
81-

S3
83

40

2.50 Royal P.
2.'jl Benjamin O.
2.'>2 Susan P.
2.')3 AlminiD.
2.54 Ohiey D.

2.'i.5 Georg.' W. Gladdint
2.i(; John J.
i2ri7 Clarissa J.
2.)8 Olive B.
2.")9 Edward

41

42

2(i0 Geoge F. Gladding
301 Rtb cca A.
362 Benjamin H.

203 Jane H.

204 J oh II 41 .
20.5 Jamrs W.
200 l.vdia Ann J.

207 Harriet L.

208 Nathaniel I.

209 Mjnroe H.

270 Melvin A.

271 Charles W.

373 Marv H. Gladding
273 James W.

374 Caroline W.

375 Anna

376 Charles W.

377 Ellen R. ist

378 Franklin W.
279 Ellen R. 2d

85
86

87

280 John B, Gladding

281 Onslow
383 Marietta

yi Q2S3 Julietta
*«-*284 Susanna

385 William B.

386 Catherine E.

44

4

287 Tnhn Gladding

288 Edward T.

289 Lvdia

390 B'enj imin

391 Hannah

392 Samuel

393 Rachel
294 Stephen
395 James N.

396 Eunice Gladding

297 Allen I.

298 Samuel ist

299 Richard S.
;^;-100 John

«-'.301 Edmond

303 Gilbert R.
.303 'Samuel 2d

304 Martha J.

305 Mary I.

SEVENTH GENERATION.

88
89

90

91

92

93
94

95

90

46

306 Emily Gladding
.307 Tt-remiah
308 Ezra

309

Amanda Gladding

310

William

311

Joseph H.

313

Stephen

313

Maria

314

Horace

/♦'315
/ 310

Lathram

Irene

317

Marium

318

Elias

319

Nancy

330

Hannah

331

Harriet

322

Enieline

97
98

99

48

323 Timothy C. Gladdint;

,334 Gcorae W.

325 Rujina

.336 Samantha

327 lohn

.338 Daniel P.

339 Charlotte

3.30 Ann C. S.

331 Freeman Gladding

100
101

103

103

Lp]

:B2 Timothv A.

4^9

.•«3

James M.

ZM

J oil 11

.•«.!

'Lucy

:5:«;

Henry L.

.a;

CliarLs

:i3S

George \V.

:J39

Frances E.

SEVENTH GENERATION.

390 Philip

391 Benjamin

340 Russell R. Gladdina:

341 J S-. ph
34-2 Sallv

,'»'/i'!43 Marv
♦ >T^844 M ^rvin

345 Marquis

346 James

347 Nancy

348 Lucy G'adding

349 Marv ist
3.")0 James
3ol I'iniothy

■^ -f'Abi Sr>plironja
f > A :;-,3 Mary 2d

354 Lafayette

355 Priscilla

356 Lucretia

357 Maria /

358 Jane

359 Edward E. Gladding
,*'«>360 Henrv

^^361 Francis

362 Nathaniel Gladding

363 lonathan P,

364 John

365 Nancy P. ist

366 Josiah

X Q'^*'" S'isan W. I St
«>0;{(;s Hannah H.

369 William F.

370 Susan W. lA

371 Lvdia K.
37-2 Nancv P. 2d

373 Pet r Gla-lding

374 D iniel \V. ist

375 losiah

376 "Daniel \V. aJ
■^ #377 Dorethy ist

»>"»-37S H nry W.

379 Joseph A.

380 Dorothy id.

381 Sallv

382 Henrietta

383 John Q_ A.

T 'T'^'^* Edward Gladdii.g
,j'/?385 Elizabeth L. tJladding

386 Betsey Gladding
!I87 Martha
/VSPrt Nathaniel

104

105

106
107

10.-
109
110

111

11-2

113
114

392 Marv E. Gladdinir

393 Susan C. ist
Phebe A. -

iilhaniel
396 Susan C. 2d

,•'(0394 Ph

397 Nathaniel T. Gladding

398 Eonora E.

399 Leonora

400 William F.

401 Josephine A. 1st
/f O^'^ Josephine A. 2d

•->«/403 John T. F.

404 susan T.

405 Elisha 11.

406 Chailes A.

407 Frank K.

408 Phene S.

60

409 Samuel Gladding

410 Sarah R.

411 Fiank R.

412 Charles F. '

413 John R.

{}j[i^i John 11. Gladding

0

415 William 11. Gladding
0416 John H.
■»'417 Abby A.

418 Phebe A. Gladding

419 Edward
/* O420 John
V«^421 Henrv

4'2-2 Marlin

423 Thomas

424 Joseph G.

116
117

118
119
1-20
121
122

64

425 Susan Gladding
421; Hariiel
427 William J.

115

tJ 4 Z:

;89 Samuel

428 Esther A. Gladding

429 Francis

430 Klizibeth

431 Maltha

432 Sophia
» ,"r433 ReLiecca

434 Mary

435 .Alexander

436 Geo r lie

437 Christopher

438 Oliver

439 Nicholas

60

66

440 Martha A. Gladding ist

441 Ellis

442 Stephen iSt

443 John

444 St phen 2d

445 Martha A. ad

446 Ann

447 Maria

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SEVENTH GENERATION.

6

448 AVilliani H. Gladding
lyWd Elizabeth
/ 450 Ann

OS

451 Mary K. Gladding

452 Clmflotte A.

69

453 Tulia R.

454 "John C.

455 Samuel S.

r*J

456 William H. Gladding

457 Samuel S.

458 CI irissa
45!) Edward L.

460 Theodore ist

461 Ellen M.

yi461 Theodore 2d
/ "46-2 Vlarium M.

463 Arthur

464 J mes

465 Charles

466 Giorge

467 Elizabeth

■168 William Gladding-
/y -fim Samuel
t -*-470 Solomon

471 John

/*'Q472 Catherine M. Gladding
/ -^473 Frederick W.

/y 0474 William B. Gladding
/*5475 Augusta

'y ^Wy Louisa F. (Jladding

477 Anna E. Gladding
'*' >T478 Sus m C.
4 t>47i) William B.

•^/JISO Marv T. Gladding
4 t#4sl Frank

482 Thomas C. (iladding

483 Abraham S.
'y/%'484 Nathaniel B.
/ / 485 Maria

486 Ann F.

487 Ebenezer

123
124

125

126

488 Nathaniel Gladding

489 Jarvis E

490 Thomas W.

/y C491

Jolin F.

Williim N.

493

Edward W.

494

Zetell

495

Marium B.

496 Thomas D. Gladding

497

Hale

498

Ma y

499

John N.

Q500

L:\\\ a F.
Anna E.

502

Albert A.

503

Helen M.

504

Harri -t F.

505

Sarah E.

SO

506 Reuben H. Gladding
|507 Francis
508 Edmond

128

509 Julia D. Gladding
O •/510 Maiy A.
C'-tall James R.

S2

512 Eoomis H. Gladdinu
0513 Emily

514 Mary G.

515 Benjamin O.

S3
S4^

516 Elizabeth E. Gladding

517 Howard R.

518 Harriet R.

519 George E. Gladdint

520 Clarissa O.J.

S5

521 Saallv E. Gladding

522 Saiah E.

523 Emma A.

^6*

524 Jennie l^ Gladding

525 Marv Ann A. ■

526 Harriet L.

S7

527 G = orge W. Gladdii

528 |ohn H.
/%'529 'lames W.

530 Frederick E.

531 Nelson A.

EIGHTH GENERATION.

532 Martha T. Gladding

533 Anstress T.
O C534 James C.

t?<-'535 Rachel T.
536 John A.

537 Timothy N. Gladdini;

538 Janus H.

539 Edward S.

540 John

129

130
131
132

Si)

/)41 Mary K.

542 Hannah \'.

543 Charles M.

544 Susan M.

545 Sarah

346 Benjamin F. Gladding

547 Hittiann A.

548 George W.

549 Eleanor

133
134

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EIGHTH GENERATION.

fl^i.V)0 Charles G. Gladding
♦>'^.i51 Henrv C.

55-2 Mari-Jtta

5.")3 Angenctte

554 James X.

ooH Lydia J.

556 John Gladdin^r

557 Samuel

135

1*;

i;57

138
139

f^ ■<55'^ I.ydia

)59 Anstrcss
5G0 Jostphine

501 Lucretia J. Ghidding
5()2 luliaT.

563 Rachel

564 James N.

565 Sarah C.
fi«>566 Alzady
»-'^>''567 Frankcv

568 Ada

569 Ellen

570 D iniel

571 Benjamin

572 Allen I. Gladding

573 William R.

574 Charles B.

575 Martha E.
fi0576 John A. C.
*'*^yi~ Samuel

57.S Theodore O.

579 Henry D.

580 George T.

608 James Y. Gladding
fJO609 Anna M.
*J*Ji\\Q Francis

611 John

612 Charlotte A. Gladdini

613 Eineline C.
Y fkfk^'^M Rosetta

J- fJfJiWf, Charles S.

616 Khoda

617 Joseph

618 James X.

619 George \V.
1 fl 7620 Edward J.

J- "^ 621 D. Piatt
622 Carry

10

OG23 Charles D. Gladding
■VG24 Mary E. W.

625 James F.

626 Lucv A.

Gladding

140
141
142

143
144
145

_2 ^^627 Mary E

94^

95

81 Elizabeth Gladding
582 Emily

5S3 Ann E. Gladding

584 Charlotte

585 William H.

586 Susan S

587 Hinrv R.
")88 Ii-ene'W.
5.M) Samuel B.

590 Frederick A.

591 Francis B.

628 William H.

629 Charles S.

-1 fk/ij'M Frank H. Gladding
JL fj^au Harriet E.

632 Carrv Gladding
I •'633 Charles F.
»^634 Jessie E.
635 Edward L.

036 Sarah J. Gladding

10

1 fhfl*>''' Lucinda

592 Sarah E. Gladding

593 Ma y B.

f »/*")94 Samuel E.
«/W595 William L.
596 Charles H.

9

597 Harriet Gladding

598 Will am J.

599 Edward W.

600 Sophia M.
/*-601 Horace

/ 602 Israel S.

603 Cornelia L.

604 Joseph R.

605 Lvdia C.

606 Walter V. R.

9S^^ Josephine Gladding

10

638 Malvina

639 Cynthia

640 Tohn CJladding
/*-041 Marv

/ 642 Charles

643 George

644 Ruth

y ^ «D645 George H. Gladding

'646 Nathaniel

647 Mary A. Gladding

J^^648SarahA.

'649 Olive

650 Mariam Gladding

y //lfj-"'l John W.

(j52 Susan

653 Malenthan

654 Thomas S. Gladding

655 Abby H. ist

146

•< -< y656 Josiah

657 Abby H. 2d

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EIGHTH GENERATION.

11

658
659

660
«>6(;i

Frank J.
Susan W.

Willi:<m O
D:inifl H.

Gladding

/^6H-2 Charles J.
663 Peter R.

664

665

Mary A. Gladding
Henrietta

-f •/ Q666 Sarah E.
_I.-*.»>(;(;7 Ellen S.

668 Daniel W.

669 Daniel P. Gladding
-t -f J_l>'() Geiirgianna Gladding

Lillie

672 Catherine D. Gladding

lis

1 •//?67.3 Harriet G. Gladding
U.JLfJ(i-;i William H.

11

675 Abhv A. Gladding

676 Alby F.
-^677 Frank H.
/ 678 Telluah A.

679 Ann F.
6S0 Minnie R.

681 Arthur B. Gladding

682 Edith E.
-/ -/ JD6S3 Louisa L.

-«.-*- 06S4 Charles E.
6S5 Marv A.

686 Benjamin B.

687 John Gladding 1st
■/ 7 fi'''^** '"''" C.l idding 2d

-t -t »>'6S9 William A.

690 Henrv Gladding ist

691 Emeline R.

-/ *>/^692 P.-rcival G. adding
-L/^fJ(y.)?, Hattie E.

694 Henry 2d

695 Lillie L.

696 Henry J- Gladding

121

697 Romeo

698 Gertrue ist

699 (Jertrue 3d

700 Fannie

701 Edward M.

702 Renar Gladding

TOO703 Sidney B

704 Ida R.

705 Hattie M.

1231

706
07

Mary E. Gladdidg
Charlotte A.

70S Julia R. Gladding
" " John C.

Samuel S.
ni Harrison

-f O .# 709 John C
-1.^3:710 ^

712 Samuel P. Gladding ist

713 Frank

714 Benj imin

715 George T. ist
0 5'716 Sarah
/V«>717 Gorge T. 3d

718 George N.

ri9

720
721
721

Samuel P. 2d
Frederick U.
Clarence E.
Anna A.

722 Juliet F. Gladding

723 Annie A.

724 Mary E.

725 Sarah F. 1st

-f Q/?726 Emilv P.
J-f^rf--!- Sarah F. 2d

728 Casandra P.

729 Charlotte Y.

730 Thomas E.

731 William H. Gladding
832 (_ vnthia A.
733 Frank H.
Walter E.

7 *> T''^-*^ Walter E.
JLn^ 4 735 Thomas C.

736
737

Nellie A.
Louis A.

•/ «> CT38 Ellen F. Gladding
JL n^ <J -^ii. Emma

739 Elizi A.

740 Squire J.

741 Marv J.

742 Albert F

NINTH GENERATION.

Gladding

y-4(>fl743 C vnthia A.
-t.'V'»j^744 NancieC.

745 Rose A.

746 Benj im in F.

747 John E.

i3(y\

i48 Susan H. Ghi
49 Willi in J.
750 Julia F.

lidiiig

147

751 Elizabeth Gladding

2"Q f752 Marv
♦> J- 753 Jesse

751 Louisa Gladding
TrO#>755 Henrv
-L*y n^ -:■,{■■, Chailes ist

757 Charles 2d

758 Frederick R.

759 Elizabeth M. Gladding

760 John H.

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NINTH GENERATION.

703 Thomas S.
764 Charles H.

7*)5 Alice M. Ghiddiiisf
1 *iA.''''> AUVed
-*-♦-* *7()7 Sarah

768 Hattie

769 Mary

7 •^.r770 Charles B. GladJinij
-t»>»>771 Julius

ll^f}'~- Emily E. Gladding

13

773 Annette Gladding
fyi'ii William
• 77-5 Joseph

l^S"^ Hiram D. Gladding

]^^Q"' Ro^a F. Gladding

778 Sarah E. Gladding ist

TENTH

7 J. ' / SOI James Gladding

77!) Allen I.

7S0 A I. by M.

7-^1 William F.
1 J.ff^'- Henry C.
-*- ^'■'-'78:! Sarah E. at

784 Theodore O.

78.T Charles B.

7S(i Richard S.

J_4:l~'^~' ^"S'"' D- Gladding

1 J.*>''^'^ Lvdia H. Gladding
-*- ^*''-»' 780 Charles F.

790 L-jonora F. Gladding

791 Frederick F.
7 J_ •>79-i M.irv C;.

-«- '*'t>793 Richard S.

794 Theodore O.

795 Nellie V.

96 Samuel Gladding

97 Richard i

98 Abby A.

1 d.d.'^^' Richard A

_/^J['799 Charles A. Gladding
_2^^800 Susan Gladding

GENERATION.

Later Information.

Charles Gladdin*?. No. 2. family 1, 4th creneration, son of John and
Martha Gladduio:. and great grandson of the settler, was born in Bristol,
July 10, 1719, on Friday. (See page 44.)

The following data came too late for insertion in the proper order.
Charles and Juditli children belong on page H, Fifth generation, next after
family 1, John and Mary Drown family.

FIFTH GENERATION.

John and Mary Drown Gladding
gronp of of grandchildren.

/ 2 Charles and Judith Cladding's children:

9 1-2 Lvdii. h 0.;t 2. 174fi

10 " Sarah, b June 3, 1747

11 " Charles, b Dec. 4. 1748

12 " (Jeoigre, b Sept. 10, 1750
t'tVi " los-ph, b N.n-. S, 1752

" 14 " Judith, b July 28, 1756

SIXTH GENERATION.

Charles and Judith's group of
"frandchildren.

/13 1-2 Joseph Gbiddin^. b Nov. S, 17.52, m
Amanda, dan. of Capt. Nathaniel and
.Susan Martin, of Bairington, R. I.

37 1-2 William, b Oct. 19. 1779
Cs:^^ " Judith, b Sept. 10, 17SI
5;;;;39 " "CJeorife, b No. . 25, 1783

40 " Nancv, b Jan. 9, !78(!

41 " Joseph. 1st, b Mar. 28. 17SS, d asf 2
5/;s42 " Jos.eph 2d, b Nov. 2, 1790

SEVENTH GENERATION.

Joseph and Susan gronp of grand-
children.

/ 13 1-2 Matthew and Judith Gladding^ Inora-
ham's children. Judith, born Sept. 10,
1781, died Apr. 9, 1846

a William G. In^raham, b Ort. 2, 1801

/} Matthew W. ist, b D c. (I, 1805

c I.vdia M., b Auff. IS, 1808

(/ Mary Ann, b Feb. 28, 1811

/> Nancv \V., b Nov. 4. 1813

/ .Matthew 3d, b Oct. 19, 1814

f 14 12 G-orge Gladding, b Nov. 25, 1783, d
Apr. 3, 1855, m Nancy, dau of Luther

and Elizabeth Humphrey Martin, May
13, 1810. Nancy, b Mar. 3, 1792, d ag
84 y and 27 days.

99 1 2 George ist, b July 2(5, 1814, d Nov. 2,
1821
5;";100 1-2 Georae A. 2d, b Aug. 0, 1822

/ 17 1-2 Joseph and Mercy Bullock Gladding
ni Mav 1814

101 1-2 Jei-usha B-, b Feb. 20, 1815, m James

B. Edsall, Apr. 20, 1S40

102 " Emeline S., b St pt. 15, 1818, m E. P.

Shaw, Au^. 27, 1843

103 " Inseph N.

104 " "Geoisre W.

105 " Vial Allen

106 " William Penn

107 " Charles E. b 1833

EIGHTH GENERATION.

George and Nancy Gladding group
of grandchildren.

_/ 10012 George A. and Julia A. Drown Glad,
ding m li'eb. 12, 1852. Ceo. d Dec. 28-
1893.

173 1 2 Charlotte M. b Feb 14, 18i)4

174 " Elizabeth H. b hept. 22, IS.'iS, d Sept.

17, 1S56
Cil75 Alvin M. b Mar. 1, 18.58
%,a76 " George D. b Sept. 9, 1860
5;;.a77 " Charles F. Oct 2, 1863

178 " Uerirv D. b Dec. 25, 1865, d July 15,
1867
-5:P79 " Fannie D. b July 25, 1869

NINTH GENERATION.

George A. and Julia N. Gladding
group of grandchildren.

f 175 1-2 Alviu Mason and Grace Kage Rich-
ardson Gladding in Oct. 23, 1885.
Grace d Feb. 1893. Left no issue

f 17() Georsre D. Gladdinu:, twice m : ist,
Josephine C. Flagg, July 20, 1886

231 12 Hope Mehldran, b June 14, 1889

m 2d, Ardelia C. Dewing, Nov. 19, '9.

f 177 l-'2 Charles Forist Ghidding and Carrie
F. Place m Oct 8, 1889

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(Ninth Generation Continued.)

232 1-2 Edward Edmund, h D;;c. 30, 1892

f 179 Edward J. Brovvnell and Fannie D'
Gladding, f)f' Barrington, R. I., m Dec
27,1897. Bristol fnmily.

a Charles DeWolf Brownell, b Jan. 15, '98

The first Director}' of the City of Providence, issued b}' Brown &
Danforth, in 1824, had, of the Gladding name —

GLADDING, Allen, g:rocer. 11)0 South Main,

Abraham S., shoe store, 27 Market, 67 Broad,

Benjamin, wig-maker, 36 Weybosset, 104 Broad,

George W., dry goods, 35 Cheapside, 7 Washington,

Henry, clerk. 35 Cheapside,

Jarvis E.. tailor, 12 Market Square, 52 Broad,

John, grocer, chandlery, 105 South Water,

John J. grocer, cor. Broad and Pawtuxet,

Josiah G., Aborn,

K. C, ornamental painter, 136 and 192 South Main,

Mrs. Nancy, 46 Westminster,

Nicholas B,. 35 Cheapside. Sliip,

Timothy, tailor. 14 Westminster, 122 Broad,

Mrs. Martha, dry goods. Transit.

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